Ham & Bean Soup

By HarryF

Ingredients

• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1/2 c chopped onion
• 2 T butter
• 4 cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 4 c chicken broth
• 2 c cubed, cooked ham
• 1/2 t chili pwdr
• 1/2 t minced garlic
• 1/4 t pepper
• 1 bay leaf

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, saute the carrots, celery, garlic 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