White Bean Soup A La Jennifer Vail - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1/3 c. diced celery
1/3 c. diced carrots
1/3 c. diced onion
1 tsp. minced garlic
1 (16 oz.) can white navy or kidney beans
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 c. water
1 packet chicken gravy mix
8 oz. smoked sausage or ham, diced (1 1/2 c.)

Preparation

Melt butter in medium size saucepan over medium-low heat.
Add celery, carrots, onion and garlic.
Stir to mix well.
Cover and cook 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Add remaining ingredients.
Bring to boil over medium heat.
Reduce heat and cover; simmer 15 minutes for flavors to blend.