Washington D. C. Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. diced ham
1 small chopped onion
3 to 4 stalks celery, diced
2 cans bean with bacon soup
1 can cream of potato soup
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. parsley
3 cans water

Preparation

Brown ham lightly in 2 tablespoons butter.
Push to one side and cook the onion and celery until tender.
Mix in crock-pot: ham, onion, celery and all other ingredients.
Simmer several hours, stirring occasionally.