Ham And Bean Soup

"This mouthwatering good Ham and Bean soup is made easy with a simple ham steak and canned white beans. Throw in some fresh onions, carrots, celery. garlic and a few key spices that you probably already have on hand and you have yourself an amazing soup. Being quick and easy makes this one of my favorite fall and winter weeknight meals. This soup really is a complete meal in itself. However if I am feeding a hungry crew or a pack of teenagers I like to add my Cornbread, Hearty Beer Bread, or Cheddar Biscuits with Chive Butter. Oh and leftovers are even tastier the second or third day as all the flavors have had time to meld together."