SLOW COOKER HAM AND WHITE BEAN SOUP

SLOW COOKER HAM AND WHITE BEAN SOUP

Hearty, cozy and just so easy! The crockpot does all the work for you. Perfect to use up that leftover hambone!

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YIELD: 8 SERVINGS

PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES

COOK TIME: 8 HOURS

TOTAL TIME: 8 HOURS 15 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 leftover hambone
• 2 cups leftover diced ham*
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 2 (15-ounce) cans white beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 2 bay leaves
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

DIRECTIONS:

1. Place hambone, ham, garlic, onion, carrots, celery, beans, oregano, rosemary and bay leaves into a 6-qt slow cooker. Stir in 6 cups water until well combined; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
2. Cover and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours. Remove and discard hambone.
3. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.