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Ham and Vegetable Soup

A heartwarming ham and vegetable soup that combines robust flavors and fresh ingredients, perfect for cozy meals on chilly days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups diced ham plus bone, if available
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 0.5 cup finely diced white onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 8 cups Progresso Vegetable Stock
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 can Progresso Cannellini Beans
  • 0.5 cup finely chopped parsley for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by placing all ingredients, except for the parsley, into your slow cooker.
  2. Stir gently to combine, ensuring everything is well mixed.
  3. If you’re using canned cannellini beans, cover and set your slow cooker to LOW for 1 hour.
  4. If you prefer to use raw beans, extend the cooking time to about 5 hours, adjusting as necessary for tenderness.
  5. When ready, ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve piping hot.

Notes

To enhance flavor, sauté onions and garlic in olive oil before adding them to the slow cooker. Add a bay leaf for extra flavor but remove before serving. For variations, add lemon juice for brightness or red pepper flakes for spiciness.