Best Ham and Bean Soup

Best Ham and Bean Soup

Yield: 8 Servings

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

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.