Ruth'S White Bean And Ham Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans great northern beans (rinsed & drained)
2 medium carrots, diced
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 1/4 cups water
1 1/2 cups cooked ham, cubed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Preparation

Mash one can of beans and set aside.
In a large saucepan, saute the carrots and onions in butter.
Stir in the water, ham, seasonings and whole and mashed beans and cook over medium heat until heated through.