Tenderbelle's 3 Bean & Ham Soup

Ingredients

• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans Swanson chicken broth, ready to use
• 2 (16 ounce) cans bush's butter beans, undrained
• 1 (16 ounce) can bush's black-eyed peas, undrained
• 1 (16 ounce) can bush'es pinto beans, undrained
• 1 (8 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes, undrained (mild)
• 1 (8 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (15 ounce) can liced potatoes, undrained
• 1 (15 ounce) can sliced carrots, undrained
• 3 cups cooked ham, diced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• salt, to your liking
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

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   In soup pot, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 1 - 2 hours. Stir on occasion, checking liquid. May add water if needed.