• prep: 15 min
• cook: 6 hr
• total: 6 hr 15 min

servings:

A homestyle, hearty and delicious soup that couldn't be easier to make! It requires minimal ingredients and the slow cooker does just about all of the work. A great recipe for busy days and great way to use up a leftover ham bone. Makes about 14 cups.

• 2 cups (13 oz) dry great northern beans
• 3 cups water, (plus more for soaking beans)
• 1 (3 lb) leftover meaty ham bone, (trimmed of excess visible fat)
• 1 cup chopped carrots ((about 3))
• 1 cup chopped celery ((about 3))
• 1 cup chopped yellow onion ((1 small))
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic ((3 cloves))
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves ((or 1 tsp dried))
• 4 cups unsalted chicken broth
• Salt and pepper
• 3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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