Navy Bean Soup

By JAmero4702

Ingredients

• 1 lb dry navy beans
• 8 cups water
• 1 onion, chopped finely
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 tsp ground thyme
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 ham hock, or 1-lb ham pieces

Preparation

Step 1

1. Soak beans in water overnight. Strain out stones but reserve liquids.

2. Combine all ingredients in slow cooker.

3. Cover. Cook in low 8-10 hours. Debone meat and cut into bite size pieces. Set ham aside.

4. Puree three-fourths of soup in blender in small batches. When finished blending, stir in meat.

Variations: Add small chunks of cooked potatoes when stirring in ham pieces after blending.