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Ham and Bean Soup

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 259 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 6 QT Slow Cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Package Hambeens® 15 Bean Soup® With Seasoning Packet
  • 8 Cups Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth Or Chicken Stock
  • 1 Meaty Ham Bone Or Ham Hocks Diced Ham Or 1 Lb. Cooked Sausage
  • 1 Medium Yellow Onion Diced
  • 1 Clove Garlic Minced
  • 1 Teaspoon Chili Powder Optional
  • 15 Ounces Canned Diced Tomatoes With Juices 1 Can
  • 1 Lemon Juiced
  • Hot Sauce Or Red Pepper Flakes To Taste Optional

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the beans and drain. Sort any unwanted debris and set seasoning packet aside.
  • In a 6qt crockpot, add the beans, broth, ham bone (if using), onion, garlic, and chili powder in a 6qt slow cooker. Do not add lemon or tomatoes until the beans are softened.
  • Cook on high for 5 hours (or low for 7-8) or until the beans are tender.
  • Once the beans are tender, remove the ham bone (if using), chop any meat left on the bone, and add it back to the slow cooker.
  • Stir in the diced tomatoes, ham seasoning packet, and lemon juice.
  • Cook for an additional 30 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.