"If you like ham and bean soup but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen, this tasty and timely version prepared by our Test Kitchen will leave you with a satisfied smile...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 medium carrots, sliced
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2 celery ribs, chopped
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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2 tablespoons butter
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4 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
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4 cups chicken broth
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2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1 bay leaf