Ham and Bean Soup

Besides the most tender, fall-apart ham you have ever put in your mouth, this great Crock Pot Ham and Bean Soup is so easy, that there is no way you’ll go out to eat tonight. Just dump a bunch of stuff into your Crock-Pot, stir it up, and turn on the heat. When you come home from work or school, sit back, relax, and enjoy this hearty soup with your family.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 Hours
Total Time: 6 Hours 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 package Bean Soup
  
• 8 cups chicken broth
  
• 1 meat ham, diced
  
• 1 onion diced
  
• 1 clove garlic minced
  
• 1 teaspoon chili powder optional
  
• 15 ounces diced tomatoes
  
• 1 lemon juiced

Instructions:

1. Drain and rinse the beans. Remove any unnecessary debris and set a fromway the seasoning packet.
   
2. In a 6-quart slow cooker, combine the beans, onions, ham bone (or cubed ham), broth/water, garlic, and chili powder.
   
3. Cook for 5 hours on high (or 7-8 hours on low) or until beans are soft.
   
4. Remove the hambone (if using) and chop any meat remaining on the bone before returning it to the pot.
   
5. Combine diced tomatoes, Ham Flavor package, and lemon juice in a mixing bowl.
   
6. Add another 30 minutes to the cooking time.