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Quick Navy Bean and Ham Soup

Some evenings are just very short on time as far as dinner goes, and I love keeping ingredients on hand for just such times when I need a fast substitute for my planned meal that may require more time than I have. This navy bean soup is perfect for those evenings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Serving Size 5 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 15 oz. cans of navy beans
  • 1 cup of ham chopped in bite size pieces
  • 1 onion chopped finely
  • 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 1 cup of water

Instructions

  • Combine beans (and their liquid) with all the other ingredients in a sauce pan.
  • Stir and bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer till onion is cooked “tender-crisp” (maybe 10 minutes).
  • Then you are ready to serve with some hot cornbread or a crusty hearty bread!