White Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 3 (14.5-oz.) cans chicken broth
• 1 (10-oz.) can Original Ro-tel tomatoes and green chilies
• 3 tbls. vegetable oil
• 3 (15-oz.) cans white beans, drained
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 lb. smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch pieces, if desired
• 1/2 lb. smoked ham pieces, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, if desired

Directions

Serves 8-10.

1. Heat oil in Dutch oven. Add onion, celery, sausage and ham. Cook, stirring, until onions are soft and sausage is cooked (about 5 minutes).

2. Add beans, chicken broth and Ro-tel tomatoes. Stir, bring to a boil and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste for seasoning.