2 (15 oz.) cans great northern beans, drained
2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans chicken broth
Sliced potatoes
Sliced carrots
1/2 lb. fully cooked ham, diced
1/2 c. chopped onions
1/4 c. dried parsley
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp. pepper

Combine all ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Skim off fat, remove bay leaf. Serve at once or freeze up to 6 months.