posted by Marlen 01-08-101 6:28 PM
Crockpot Ham and Bean Soup
1 pound navy beans
2 ham hocks
8 ounces bacon, cooked, drained and torn into bite-sized pieces
1-1/2 cups finely chopped onion (about 1 medium-sized onion)
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 large stalk celery, thinly sliced
1 cup half-and-half
5 cups water
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Combine ingredients in a large crock pot, cover and cook on LOW setting for 8 to 10 hours. If mixture seems too thick, add small amounts of water during last hour of cooking, as desired.
Yield: 6 to 8 generous servings.