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White bean and kale ham soup

16) White Bean and Kale Ham Soup

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Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ham bone or 2 c hams
  • 2 cups dried white beans soaked overnight
  • 1 onion chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 3 carrots sliced
  • 3 celery stalks sliced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 cups chopped kale ribs removed
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Wash the beans and add them to the slow cooker along with the broth and water.
  2. Include ham bone or chopped ham, onion, carrot, celery, bay leaves, and thyme.
  3. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
  4. Take the ham bone out, shred the meat, and put it back in the pot.
  5. Stir in kale; cook another 15 to 20 minutes until wilted.
  6. Taste and season with salt and pepper.