Ham & Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1 ham hock (shank, leftover ham in bone)
• 1 20 ounce package 15 Bean Soup Mix (discard flavor packet), rinsed
• 1 cup carrots (chopped)
• 1 cup celery (chopped)
• 1/2 sweet onion (chopped)
• 1 garlic clove (peeled)
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 10 cups water
• Parsley (optional garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

   Place ham in the bottom of the slow-cooker. Add the beans, carrots, celery, onion,garlic, salt, and water. Cook on high for 4-6 hours or low for 6-8 hours until beans are tender.

2. 2

   Discard garlic clove. Remove ham, separate meat from bone, and shred or cut into bite size pieces and add back to soup.

3. 3

   Serve in bowls topped with fresh parsley and a side of fresh bread or rolls.