White Bean 'n' Ham Soup

By srumbel

"White Bean 'n' Ham Soup, for example is a winner on all three levels," she explains. "It's economical quick and yummy!" Bissy notes that while canned beans make this hearty main dish a fast fix, you can say money by soaking and cooking dry beans instead.
from tasteofhome.com

Ingredients

• 2 2 2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 2 2 medium carrots, diced
• 1 1 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 2 2 tablespoons butter
• 2-1/4 2-1/4 2-1/4 cups water
• 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 to 1/4 1/8 to 1/4 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 1 1 bay leaf

Details

Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

Mash one can of beans; set aside. In a large saucepan, saute the carrots and onion in butter. Stir in the water, ham, seasonings and whole and mashed beans; cook over medium heat until heated through. Discard bay leaf. Yield: 6 servings.


Nutritional Facts

1 cup: 162 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 860mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 10g protein.