Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1 pound bean soup mix
• 1 pound cannellini
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small red onion diced
• 1 cup carrots cut into 1/2-inch pieces, about 3 to 4 medium carrots
• 1 cup celery cut into 1/2-inch pieces, about 3 stalks
• 2 cloves garlic minced, about 2 teaspoons
• 1 ham bone meaty, or swap 1 pound cooked diced or shredded leftover ham, about 2 1/2 cups diced/shredded
• 4 cups unsalted chicken stock beef broth, or vegetable broth be SURE to use unsalted
• 2 cups water plus additional as needed
• 15 ounces diced tomatoes in their juices
• 3/4 pound new potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes cut into 1/2-inch dice, about 2 1/3 cup, optional
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper plus additional to taste
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary or a small bundle of fresh thyme or a mix of the two
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 cup peas fresh or frozen
• kosher salt to taste; the amount you need, if any at all, will vary based on the saltiness of your ham bone

Nutrition

• Calories : 480 calories
• Carbohydrate : 83 grams
• Cholesterol : 5 milligrams
• Fat : 5 grams
• Fiber : 16 grams
• Protein : 31 grams
• Sodium : 430 milligrams
• Sugar : 11 grams