WHITE NAVY BEAN SOUP

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb. white navy beans, soaked overnight and rinsed
• leftover ham
• 1 carton beef broth
• ¼ cup margarine
• 2 tbsp. onion powder (or 1 lg. onion)
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes
• ¼ tsp. black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Saute onion in 2 tbsp. oil, add ham pieces and red pepper flakes and continue cooking for about 10 minutes.
2. Add 1 carton of beef broth and black pepper and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
3. Add the soaked beans and margarine and cook for 1 hour on medium heat, adding a couple of cups of diced carrots at about 40 minutes.
4. I added water as needed.
5. NOTE: This is a very tasty soup. When I make it again I won’t use the red pepper flakes.