Ham and Bean Soup

Ingredients:

2 medium carrots, sliced

2 celery ribs, chopped

1/2 cup chopped onion

2 tablespoons butter

4 cans (15.5 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained

4 cups chicken broth

2 cups cubed fully cooked ham

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

1/4 teaspoon crushed black pepper

1 bay leaf

Directions:

In a large saucepan, saute the carrots, celery and onion in butter until tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients; cook for 15 minutes or until heated through. Discard bay leaf before serving.