Mom'S Quick Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

cooked ham chunks (country ham is best)
1 can Great Northern beans
1 can baby butter beans
1 can Ro-Tel diced tomatoes with green chillies
2 c. water
1 tsp. sugar

Preparation

If using uncooked ham, boil ham chunks in water.
If too salty, pour off water and add 2 fresh cups boiling water.
Add rest of ingredients.
Do not drain beans.
Cook until thickens to desired consistency.
If using leftover ham, combine all ingredients and follow preceding directions.