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Ham Bone Soup (Slow Cooker)

This effortless recipe is filled with ham, beans, and vegetables. Just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it work its magic.

Ingredients :

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1 meaty ham bone
  • 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes diced, peeling optional
  • 3 medium carrots sliced
  • 2 ribs celery sliced
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels thawed
  • 15 ounces canned cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • 7 cups chicken broth or water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions :

  • Cook the onion in butter in a small skillet over medium heat until slightly softened.
  • Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on high for 6 hours or on low for 9-10 hours.
  • Remove ham bone, bay leaves and thyme stems (if using fresh thyme).
  • Chop meat from the bone and add back into the soup. Stir and serve.