This creamy, pureed bean soup gets some heft from cubes of smoked ham and paprika-dusted croutons ... them labeled as "white kidney beans." Great Northern beans are a great alternative: a close ...

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With just leftover ham, and the bone, white beans, and a few other vegetables ... Can I use other beans in this soup? Yes, you can. Canned Great Northern or Navy beans would be delicious to ...