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. 1Place 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. 2Discard garlic clove. Remove ham, separate meat from bone, and shred or cut into bite size pieces and add back to soup.
3. 3Serve in bowls topped with fresh parsley and a side of fresh bread or rolls.