Ham and Bean Soup

By emtoothfxr

Made with leftover cooked spiral ham-added potatoes

Ingredients

• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 bay leaf

Details

Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, saute the carrots, celery and onion in butter until tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook for 15 minutes or until heated through. Discard bay leaf.