NAVY BEAN SOUP WITH HAM

NAVY BEAN SOUP WITH HAM

Yield: 6 servings (about 1-1/4 cups each)
Source:  "1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes"
Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/22.shtml

Note: A quick-soak method is used for the beans. If you prefer
soaking the beans overnight, omit Step 1 and proceed with
Step 2 in the recipe.

INGREDIENTS

-  8 ounces dried navy, or Great Northern, beans, washed and sorted
-  1-1/2 cups cubed lean smoked ham (8 ounces), fat trimmed
-  2/3 cup chopped onion
-  2/3 cup chopped carrot
-  1 rib celery, thinly sliced
-  2 cloves garlic, minced
-  1 tablespoon vegetable oil
-  1 tablespoon flour
-  4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
-  1 cup water
-  1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
-  1 bay leaf
-  Salt and pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS

Cover beans with 2 inches of water in large saucepan;
heat to boiling and boil, uncovered, 2 minutes. Remove
from heat and let stand, covered, 1 hour; drain.

Saute ham, onion, carrot, celery, and garlic in oil in
large saucepan until vegetables are tender, 5 to 8 minutes.
Stir in flour; cook over medium heat 1 minute.

Add beans, broth, water, and herbs to saucepan; heat to
boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until beans are
tender, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours. Discard bay leaf; season to
taste with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (about 1-1/4 cups):
Calories: 223, Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 21.6 mg,
Sodium: 639 mg, Protein: 20.1 g, Carbohydrate: 29.5 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Bread/Starch, 2 Meat