Smoked Ham Chili

I had leftover Easter smoked ham and needed a low fat dish for me - turned out great! Nice and spicy and would be good with elbow macaroni added too

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 2
• Yields: 4 cups

Ingredients

• 5  ounces smoked ham
• 15 1⁄2 ounces great northern beans
• 14 1⁄2 ounces tomatoes and green chilies
• 1⁄2 carrot, small sliced
• 1⁄2 green pepper, diced
• 1⁄2 celery rib
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1  teaspoon onion (dried or fresh)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cumin
• 2  cups water

Directions

1. Combine water, celery, carrots and cumin to pot and bring to a boil, add cubed/minced ham and boil until vegetables are tender.
2. Pour in tomatoes (and juice) and drained and rinsed beans.
3. Cook for a minute or so and then drain most of the liquid off.
4. Cook until heated through.
5. Taste for spice and add more if needed.