Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 large onion (diced)
  • 1 meaty ham bone
  • 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes (diced, peelig optional)
  • 3 medium carrots (sliced)
  • 2 ribs celery (sliced)
  • 1 cup frozen corn (thawed)
  • 15 ounces cannellini beans (drained and rinsed (white kidney beans))
  • 7 cups chicken broth (or water)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 sprigs thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves)
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley

Instruction

  • Cook the onion in butter in a small skillet over medium heat until slightly softened.
  • Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on high for 6 hours or on low for 9-10 hours.
  • Remove ham bone, bay leaves and thyme stems (if using fresh thyme).
  • Chop meat from the bone and add back into the soup. Stir and serve.