White Bean 'n' Ham Soup

Makes  6 servings -----Total time  30 minutes

This soup is a winner  on all three levels , It's easy on the budget , quick and yummy ! While canned beans  make this a tasty main dish  a fast fix , you can save money  by soaking  and cooking dry beans instead .

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   cup water
1-1/2   cups cubed fully cooked ham
1/2       teaspoon salt
1/4       teaspoon white pepper
1          bay leaf

Mashed  one can of beans ; set aside . In a saucepan , saute the carrots  and onion in butter . Stir in the water , ham , seasonings and whole and mashed beans ; cook over medium heat  until through .
Discard bay leaf.

Heart hearty