Two Bean Soup

Two Bean Soup (from Taste of Home Soups)

1/2 lb. dried baby lima beans
1/2 lb. dried great northern beans
1 can. reduced sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 c. cubed fully cooked lean ham
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs with leaves, chopped
2 medium carrots, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 tsp ground ginger
2 green onions sliced

Place beans in a large saucepan or dutch oven. Add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; biol for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour.

Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. Return the beans to pan. Add broth and ham; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add the onion, celery, carrots, garlic and ginger; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes longer or until the beans and vegetables are tender. Garnish with onions.