QUICK HAM & BEAN SOUP

2 medium carrots sliced into coins

2 celery ribs, chopped

1/2 cup chopped onion

2 tbsp butter

4 cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained

4 cups chicken broth

2 cups cooked cubed ham

1 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp minced garlic

1/4 tsp black pepper

1 bay leaf

In a large pan, melt the butter and sauté the carrots, celery and onion until tender. Stir idn the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and cook 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated through, 15-20 minutes. Discard the bay leaf before serving.

Yield: 6-7 servings

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