Souper Fast Ham and Bean Soup

Fast, and delicious! This Italian-inspired soup cooks up in a jiffy, and is very filling. Serve with warm, crusty bread and butter.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans (white kidney beans)
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can  mixed vegetables
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 3  cups water
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1⁄2 cup onion, diced fine
• 16  ounces  diced cooked ham or 16  ounces turkey
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  bay leaf
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  garlic salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  celery salt
• 3⁄4 teaspoon thyme
• 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. In a 5 quart kettle, mix all ingredients together. Do Not Rinse the beans, and do not drain the vegetables or tomatoes.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low and simmer 30 minutes, or until flavors meld.
3. Remove bay leaf before serving.