Ingredients
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ham bone or ham hockor 1 lb ham hock with meat1 whole
yellow oniondiced1 medium
celerydiced2 stalks
carrotdiced2 medium
garlicminced4 cloves
canned white beansdrained and rinsed3 cans
chicken broth8 cups
water2 cups
bay leaf2 leaves
fresh thyme2 sprigs
black pepperto taste
saltto taste
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Goes well withMost sides finish faster than the main — start the quick ones last so everything lands hot. Advertisement
Steps
1Place ham bone in slow cooker.
2Add diced onion, celery, carrot, and minced garlic.
3Pour in chicken broth and water.
4Add bay leaves and thyme sprigs.
5Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, until meat pulls easily from the bone.
6Remove ham bone, bay leaves, and thyme sprigs. If using a meaty ham hock, shred any meat and return it to the pot; discard bone.
7Stir in drained white beans.
8Cook on low for 30 minutes more until beans are heated through.
9Taste and season with salt and black pepper.
10Ladle into bowls and serve hot.