Ingredients: 1/2 cup Minced onion 1/2 cup Minced celery 1/4 cup Chopped bell pepper 2 tablespoons Butter or margarine 1 1/2 poundsHam, cut in 1" cubes 1 pound Smoked sausage, sliced 1/2-inch 1 can Tomato sauce (8oz) 2 cans Navy beans with bacon (16oz each) 4 cups Water Salt Black pepper

Recipe Info Category: Soups Rating: 3 Contributor: Aspen Pitts

In large saucepan, cook onion, celery and bell pepper in butter until
soft.
Add ham and tomato sauce; simmer 15 to 20 minutes. In separate saucepan, bring navy beans with bacon to boil. Puree beans and their liquid in a food processor or blender; add to ham mixture.

Add the water; season to taste and simmer for 1 hour. Serve piping hot. Serves 4.