Best Ham and Bean Soup

Best Ham and Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 3/4 pound fully cooked ham cubed
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 Tablespoons Butter
• 2 cans (16 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and; drained
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup peeled diced potatoes
• 3/4 cup diced carrots
• 3/4 cup diced celery
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 2 Tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Instructions

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. Add parsley and serve.