Quick Ham and Bean Soup

Name: Quick Ham and Bean Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 7 servings.
Ingredients: 2 medium carrots, sliced; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 tablespoons butter; 4 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 bay leaf

TOTAL TIME: Takes: 30 min. YIELD: 7 servings.

If you like ham and bean soup but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen, this tasty, quick version will leave you with a satisfied smile. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

2 medium carrots, sliced
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
4 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, saute the carrots, celery and onion in butter until tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook for 15 minutes or until heated through. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 300 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 1383mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 13g fiber), 22g protein.

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