Potato, Ham And Green Bean Soup(My Favorite) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 to 6 large potatoes
1 stick butter (1/4 lb.)
2 cans green beans with juice
5 to 6 c. cut-up ham (1/2-inch chunks)
1 tsp. salt (optional)

Preparation

Cut potatoes up into about 1-inch pieces.
Add water until it covers the potatoes.
Boil in a large pot about 1/2 hour (until pieces break easily).
Add butter and ham; cook 15 minutes.
Add green beans.
Add a little water if needed to make consistency. Simmer 20 minutes.
Serve.