Tuscan White Bean Soup with Prosciutto

Bahan-bahan (4 porsi)

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• ½ cup (2 ounces) chopped prosciutto
• 1 cup chopped onion
• ¾ cup chopped celery
• ¾ cup chopped carrot
• 1 clove garlic, (minced)
• 1 cup water
• Two 19-ounce cans cannellini beans (or other white beans), (undrained)
• 2 whole bay leaves
• One 15.75-ounce can fat free, low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons sherry, (optional)
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper