ISO: Bean Soup Recipe

[EmilyK]

We're planning on throwing together a quick bean soup tonight for dinner, but I'm stumped on what kind of seasonings to use. I have some leftover country ham and one of those 48 oz. jars of mixed beans. Now what?! I've never made bean soup like this...

By the way, we use garlic in almost everything if that helps with suggestions!

Thanks in advance! Emily

[HUNGRY!]

I would use the garlic, and maybe cook some carrots and celery in the pot before you add the broth. Also, a bay leaf would be good as well as maybe some italian seasoning.