Country Green Beans

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped cooked ham
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. In a saucepan, combine all ingredients. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until beans are tender.

Spinach Tortellini Soup

1 tsp. olive oil
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
4 cans (14 oz each) chicken broth
1 pkg. (9 oz) uncooked refrigerated cheese-filled spinach tortellini
1 can (15.5 oz) Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper, salt
3 cups fresh baby spinach
grated Parmesan cheese

Heat oil in stock pot over medium high heat until hot.
Add carrots, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning.
Cook until veggies are crisp.
Add broth, and bring to boil.
Stir in tortellini, beans, pepper, and salt.
Boil 7-9 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Stir in spinach.
Cover and let stand 3 minutes.
Serve and top with cheese.
Enjoy!