2cupscanned white kidney beansdrained and rinsed (about a 15 ounce can)
1teaspoondried thyme
1tablespoonminced garlic
2bay leaves
salt and pepper to taste
6-8cupsof chicken broth
2cupsof hamdiced (removed from the hambone or leftover)
Instructions
Place the hambone, onion, potatoes, frozen vegetable mix of choice, kidney beans, thyme, garlic, bay leaves and salt and pepper into a large slow cooker. Add enough chicken broth to cover the ingredients.
Cook on low for 8-10 hours, on or high 5-6 hours until the potatoes and onion are cooked.
Remove the ham bone from the soup and cut off any extra meat. Add the meat to the pot, along with the diced ham. Heat through completely, then serve.