Slow Cooker Fifteen Bean Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 large, meaty ham hock
• 4 slices bacon, diced
• 3 onions, chopped
• 3 carrots, diced
• 1 small head cabbage, shredded
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 (8 ounce) package 15 bean mixture, soaked overnight
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 20 mins


• place the ham hock in a 5 to 6 quart slow cooker, and fill half way full with water. set to high.
• heat a large skillet over medium heat. cook the bacon for a few minutes, then add onions, carrots, and cabbage. cook, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes. stir in chili powder and garlic; cook for 2 more minutes. transfer the mixture to the slow cooker, and add beans, tomatoes, and sage.
• cover, and cook 2 hours on high. reduce heat to low, and cook for 6 to 7 hours, or until beans are tender. transfer ham hock to a cutting board, remove meat from bone, and return meat to slow cooker. season with salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.