GREAT NORTHERN BEANS SOUP

1 lb Great Northern beans, soak overnight in 8 qts water; rinse and drain

1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1 cup finely chopped carrots
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
3/4 lb diced ham
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon basil
freshly ground black pepper

Add 6 cups water to the beans and add the remaining ingredients.  Cover and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to simmer and cook 1 to 2 hours until the beans are tender.  Add more water during cooking, if needed.

Beans are an important part of a diabetic diet. Yes, they are carbs but they are also fiber and protein, Beans are one of the ways I control my blood sugar. Quantity counts for diabetics. I suggest only 1 cup of soup per meal.