Savory Ham and Bean Soup - Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia

Ingredients

• 4 15-ounce cans navy or Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 1-1/2 cups chopped cooked ham
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme or dried sage, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 14-ounce cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 3 cups water