White Bean & Ham Soup

I think I'm on a quick and easy kick right now.....and this recipe fits those requirements precisely!!!  This soup was absolutely delicious.....and all I added to my bowl at the table was a healthy sprinkling of Parmesan!

Soup + crusty bread = a hearty meal!!!  Enjoy!!!

White Bean & Ham Soup
adapted from Allrecipes
Printable Recipe

You'll Need

• 2 (15-1/2 ounce) cans Great Northern Beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2-1/4 cups water
• 1-1/2 cups fully cooked ham, cubed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 bay leaf

In a medium bowl, mash one can of the beans; and set aside.

Sauté the carrots and onion in the butter in a large pot until tender.

Stir in the water, ham, salt, white pepper, bay leaf, whole beans, and mashed beans, and cook over medium heat until heated through.

Discard the bay leaf before serving the soup.

Serves 4