This comforting Ham and Bean Soup (Crock Pot Recipe) is perfect on a cold winter night. Save the ham bone from the holidays and place it in the freezer for later use.
16oz.dried bean soup mixshould be just beans, peas, and lentils not seasoning
8cupslow sodium chicken broth or bouillon
3sprigs fresh thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the beans by soaking for at least 6 hours or overnight. For a fast method rinse the beans well and place in a pot. Cover with three times their volume of water, bring up to a boil, uncovered and then reduce heat to simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let the beans sit for one hour.
Place all the ingredients including the prepared beans into the crock pot. Stir well to combine.
Cook for 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low.
Remove the ham bone and once cool enough to touch take off the excess meat and add back into the soup. Serve with a salad, crusty bun or loaf or cornbread.