Butter Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cans butter beans and broth
1 small onion, diced
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, diced
2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans chicken broth
1 1/2 c. water
2 medium potatoes, diced
2 large (1/2-inch thick) slices ham, diced
salt and pepper to taste
1/8 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. parsley flakes

Preparation

Prepare all veggies first.
Into 4 to 6-quart soup pot put beans and broth along with chicken broth and water.
Add all other ingredients.
Bring to boiling point, reduce heat and simmer about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Serve with tossed green salad and fresh fruit cup.