"Slow Cooker White Bean & Ham Soup is a hearty, wholesome, comforting crock pot recipe that's perfect for using up leftover holiday ham!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound dried Great Northern OR navy beans (picked over)
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1 large smoked ham bone, ham hock, OR ham shank
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2 cups (approximately 6 ounces) shredded, julienned, or diced carrots
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1 medium stalk celery (sliced)
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4 cloves garlic (minced)
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7 cups low-sodium chicken broth OR stock
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2 bay leaves
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1 tablespoon dried parsley
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1/2 teaspoon celery salt
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1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder
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Freshly ground black pepper
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Several dashes of hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
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1 to 2 cups additional diced ham (optional)