Healthy Pregnancy Cookbook

Basic Bean Soup

Ingredients

1 lb dry Great Northern beans
8 cups water
12 baby carrots
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 lb chopped ham
1/4 cup ketchup
salt and pepper to taste

Procedure

1. In a large bowl, combine the beans with the water, cover and let soak overnight.
2. In a large pot over medium high heat, combine the soaked beans with water, carrots, onion and ham. Add more water to cover all, if necessary. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 4 to 6 hours. Add ketchup just to get desired color. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serves 6. Per Serving: Calories 180; Calories from fat 23(12%); Fat 2.5g; Carbohydrates 24g; Sugar 5g; Fiber 6g; Protein 16g

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