veg-a-bean soup

Ingredients

• 2-3 quarts water
• 4 cans organic white beans with juice
• 6 large carrots, sliced
• 1 1/2 pounds new potatoes, washed and sliced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3/4 stick butter
• 1 pint heavy cream or milk
• 1 quart chicken stock
• 1/2 pound ham, chopped
• - salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste