13 Bean Crock Pot Soup

Total Time: 12 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 12 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• bean soup mix (2 cups of 13 bean soup mix)
• 6 cups water
• 1 cup ham, cooked & diced
• 2 leeks, sliced ( part only)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 carrots, chopped (or 8 baby carrots cut in thirds)
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 6 cups water (*or substitute some broth for part of the water. i always keep some herb and garlic broth-aigo bouido in the freezer an)

Recipe

• 1 place beans in a colander and sort through them, picking out any rocks or debris. rinse the beans with water and then drain the water away.
• 2 place beans in crock pot and add the 6 cups of water. put the lid on the crock pot (but don't turn it on) and leave the beans to soak in the cold water overnight or for at least 8 hours.
• 3 pour the beans and water into the colander. rinse gently, drain and return beans to the crock pot.
• 4 add the rest of the ingredients to the crock pot and stir to combine.
• 5 set the crock pot on low and cook for 3-5 hours or until beans and veggies are soft.
• 6 serve with fresh garlic bread and enjoy!