Green Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 2 cups fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1-1/2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
• 1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrot
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 sprig fresh parsley
• 1 sprig fresh savory or 1/4 teaspoon dried savory
• 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional