Ham and Bean Soup

Easy and yummy! Serve with a tossed salad and your favorite crusty rolls, oyster crackers or breadsticks.


HAM AND BEAN SOUP
3/4 pound cooked ham, cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 Tablespoons butter
2 (16 ounce) cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
3/4 cup carrots, diced
3/4 cup celery, diced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup frozen peas
2 Tablespoons fresh parsley

• In a 3-quart saucepan, saute ham, onion and garlic in butter until onion is tender.
• Add the next seven ingredients.
• Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
• Add peas and cook for 5 minutes longer.
• Add parsley, stir and serve.

YIELD: 8 servings

SOURCE: Bush Beans