Navy Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 1/2 c. (6 oz.) low salt ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 Tbsp. chopped jalapeno pepper
1 c. chopped leeks
1 c. uncooked navy beans, soaked overnight and drained

Preparation

Heat oil in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat.
Add leeks and saute 3 to 5 minutes or until tender.
Stir in ham, beans and pepper.
Add enough water to just cover beans.
Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low.
Cover and simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours until beans are tender. Makes 4 servings.