[qponfanatic]

3   cans    great northern beans -- divided

14    oz.    chicken broth -- divided
<DIV>2      tablespoons   butter</DIV>
<DIV>1      small         onion -- diced</DIV>
<DIV>8      ounces        cooked ham -- cubed</DIV>
<DIV>  1/4  teaspoon      pepper</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Rinse and drain beans.  </DIV>
<DIV>Process one-third can of beans and half of chicken broth in a food processor until smooth.  </DIV>
<DIV>Set aside.  </DIV>
<DIV>Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat.  </DIV>
<DIV>Add onion, and saute 5 minutes or until onion is tender.  </DIV>
<DIV>Add ham and saute 10 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring constantly.  </DIV>
<DIV>Add been puree, remaining beans, and remaining chicken broth.</DIV>
<DIV>Bring to a boil.  </DIV>
<DIV>Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.  </DIV>
<DIV>Stir in pepper.  </DIV>
<DIV>Serve immediately.</DIV>

 

[Sara Noel]

Looks good. I love bean and bacon soup, so I think I'd like this a lot too.

 

[Darlene]

Mmm I'm going to have to try this one soon. Thanks Ellise.