"I was in the mood for soup on a cold night and using a basic ham and bean soup, I created one that is ready in less than an hour, with items found in the pantry/fridge. Easy and delicious!"
1Bring water to a boil in a pot; add chicken bouillon and stir until dissolved.
2Drain and rinse 1 can Great Northern beans. Reduce heat to low and stir drained beans and remaining can of undrained beans into bouillon mixture in the pot. Add carrots, onion, celery, garlic, bay leaf, and black pepper to pot; bring soup to a boil.
3Stir ham into soup, reduce heat to low, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Season with salt.