Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 can (12 fluid ounces) Nestlé Carnation Evaporated Milk
• 1 can (14.5 fluid ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups (about 6 ounces) cooked ham, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 can (15.5 ounces) cannellini (white kidney) beans, undrained
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• Ground black pepper (optional)

Preparation
HEAT oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 to 2 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in flour. Gradually stir in evaporated milk and broth. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Add ham, beans and peas. Heat through. Season to taste with pepper.

Notes, Tips & Suggestions
Tip: One cup coarsely chopped spinach leaves can be substituted for the peas.

SOURCE:
Nestlé USA, Inc.