Sure, here’s a recipe for Crockpot White Bean and Ham Soup:
Ingredients:
- – 1 pound dried white beans (Great Northern beans or navy beans), rinsed and soaked overnight
- – 1 ham bone or 2 cups diced ham
- – 1 onion, diced
- – 2 carrots, diced
- – 2 celery stalks, diced
- – 3 cloves garlic, minced
- – 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- – 2 bay leaves
- – 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- – Salt and black pepper to taste
- – Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
1. Place the soaked white beans, ham bone or diced ham, diced onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic in the slow cooker.
2. Pour the chicken or vegetable broth over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
3. Add the bay leaves and dried thyme to the slow cooker.
4. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
5. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, or until the beans are tender and the soup is flavorful.
6. Once the soup is done cooking, remove the ham bone from the slow cooker. If using a ham bone, remove any meat from the bone and dice it before returning it to the soup. Discard the bone.
7. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
8. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!
This Crockpot White Bean and Ham Soup is hearty, comforting, and perfect for chilly days. The slow cooker allows the flavors to meld together beautifully, resulting in a delicious and satisfying meal. Enjoy it with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.