Crock Pot Ham and Bean Soup

By á-43407

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. 15 Bean Soup
• 8 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 leftover ham bone with meat OR 1 lb. cooked sausage
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 t chili powder (optional)
• 1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
• 1 lemon, juiced
• Optional: hot sauce or crushed red pepper, to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Rinse beans and drain. Sort any unwanted debris and set seasoning packet aside. Place beans, onions, ham bone, broth/water, garlic and chili powder in a slow cooker.

Cook on high 5 hours (or low for 7-8 hours) or until beans are tender.

Once tender, remove the ham bone and chop any mean left on the bone and add it to the pot. Stir in diced tomatoes, ham flavor packet and lemon juice.

Cook for an additional 30 minutes.