Ham or Chicken and Vegetable Bean Soup


Course : Soups
Serves: 6
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Ingredients:


3 cups water

1 1/4 cups dry navy beans

1 medium potato peeled and -- cut in 1/2 inch cubes

1 medium carrot -- cut in 1/2 inch cubes

1 stalk celery -- sliced

1 medium onion -- chopped

1 tablespoon parsley flakes

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme -- crushed

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce -- to taste

4 cups water

3/4 pound meaty ham hocks -- OR

2 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts -- cut in 1 inch cubes
 

Preparation / Directions:


Place navy beans in pot and add 3 cups water. Bring to a boil. Boil uncovered for 10 minutes, and drain. Meanwhile, combine vegetables, herbs and Tabasco and put into crockpot. Stir in drained beans and 4 cups water. Place ham hocks or chicken on top of beans. Cover; cook on low heat setting for 10-12 hours or high for 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 hours. Before serving, remove ham hocks or chicken from crockpot. Pull meat apart and return meat to soup. Leftovers will freeze well.


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