Slow Cooker Ham Bean Soup

• 1 ham bone, optional
• 1 (32 oz.) package low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 (15 oz.) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 oz.) can pinto beans
• 3 cups cooked spiral cut ham, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 ribs celery, diced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 sprig rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

PREPARATION

1. Place cannellini beans and pinto beans in slow cooker and top with diced ham.
2. Add garlic, onion, carrot and celery on top of ham and beans, then season with thyme, oregano, salt and pepper.
3. Top with bay leaf and rosemary sprig, then pour chicken stock over the top. Optional: add ham bone and stir everything together.
4. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours, or on low for 6-8.
5. Remove ham bone, rosemary sprig and bay leaf, then transfer to serving bowls and serve hot.
6. Enjoy!