Slow Cooker Fifteen Bean Soup

Allow nine hours to assemble and cook this ham, bean and cabbage soup seasoned with chili powder and fresh sage.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 hr
• Total Time: 8 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 422 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 3 onions, chopped
• 4 slices bacon, diced
• 1 small head cabbage, shredded
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 3 carrots, diced
• 1 large, meaty ham hock
• 1 (8 ounce) package 15 bean mixture, soaked overnight
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the ham hock in a 5 to 6 quart slow cooker, and fill half way full with water. Set to High.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the bacon for a few minutes, then add onions, carrots, and cabbage. Cook, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder and garlic; cook for 2 more minutes. Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker, and add beans, tomatoes, and sage.

Step 3

Cover, and cook 2 hours on High. Reduce heat to Low, and cook for 6 to 7 hours, or until beans are tender. Transfer ham hock to a cutting board, remove meat from bone, and return meat to slow cooker. Season with salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.