Tuscan white bean soup

By bmillward

Ingredients

• 1 T. olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped ham
• 1 c. onoin
• 3/4 c. chopped carrots
• 3/4 c. chopped celery
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 c. water
• 2 (19 oz) cans white beans
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 (15 oz) can chicken broth
• 2 T. minced parsley
• 2 T. sherry
• 1/4 t. pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in pan. Saute onion, celery, carrot and garlic. Add ham.

Add water, beans, bay leaves, and broth. Bring soup to a boil. Partially cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until veggies are tender.

Right before serving add parsley, sherry, and pepper. Bring to a boil and cook a minute more.

*if you want to simmer longer, add extra liquid