Slow-cooker Ham and Bean Soup
Servings 8
Calories 276kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion
- 3 clove garlic
- 2 medium carrot
- 3 stalk celery
- 1 medium bell pepper, red
- 4 ounce ham
- 1/4 cup parsley, fresh
- 1 tablespoon basil, fresh
- 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
- 3 teaspoon thyme, fresh
- 1 tsp bay leaf
- 2 cup Seven-bean mix, dried
- 4 cup chicken broth, low-sodium
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground
- 14 1/2 ounce crushed tomatoes, canned
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables by chopping onion, garlic, carrots, celery and bell peppers. Also chop 4 ounces of ham and your fresh herbs. (If using dried herbs reduce amounts to 1/3 of the original.)
- Add veggies and seasonings to slow cook. Add beans. Let cook for 6-8 hours on low or 4-5 hours on high or until beans are soft. Discard bay leaf. Stir in lemon juice.
Nutrition
Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 501mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g