Ingredients:
1 package 15 Bean Soup
8 cups low sodium chicken broth can sub water, beef, or vegetable broth for added flavor
1 leftover ham bone with meat or ham hocks, diced ham or 1 lb. cooked sausage
1 onion diced
1 clove garlic minced
1 teaspoon chili powder optional
15 ounces diced tomatoes
1 lemon juiced
Optional: Hot sauce or crushed red pepper to taste

Instructions:
Rinse beans and drain. Sort any unwanted debris and set seasoning packet aside. Place beans, onions, ham bone (or diced ham), broth/water, garlic and chili powder in a 6qt slow cooker.

Cook on high 5 hours (or low for 7-8) or until beans are tender.
Once tender, remove the hambone (if used) and chop any meat left on the bone and add it back to the pot.

Stir in diced tomatoes, Ham Flavor packet, and lemon juice. Cook for additional 30 minutes. Enjoy!

Note: Rinse beans well and check for any debris. No soaking is needed when using a slow cooker. If you have already soaked the beans, you can reduce the liquid in the recipe by 1 cup.

Servings: 12