Ham and Bean Soup - Recipe #575 - Foodgeeks

Ingredients

• 1 cup sliced green onion
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 3 cups water
• 1 can (15) OR
• navy beans
• 2 oz. uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1/2 lb. lean ham, diced
• 1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 to 3 drops hot red pepper sauce