WHITE BEAN 'N' HAM SOUP

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"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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 860mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.