15! Bean Soup!

I like bean soups since they're cheap, easy to make, and healthy comfort food. I've never made 15 bean soup before this, but I loved the way this one turned out so I had to post it so I wouldn't forget. It ended up being a combination of things I had around and wanted/needed to get rid of...either way, this is yummy! I didn't add the meat off the bone, but if you like it...feel free! Great for cozying up when it's cold or watching football (or hockey!).

• Ready In: 6 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1 (16 -20 ounce) bag  dried  15 bean mix, with seasoning pack
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 3  ham hocks or 1  meaty ham bone
• 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1⁄2 head garlic, minced
• 1  onion, chopped
• 3  stalks celery, chopped
• 3  carrots, chopped
• 2  chicken bouillon cubes
• 6  cups water
• 2  bay leaves
•  seasoning salt
•  pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Presoak beans overnight, or boil them according to package.
2. Combine all in crockpot.
3. Cook on high 6-8 hours, or until beans are soft.
4. Remove ham hocks/bone (strip meat off and add back to soup if desired) and bay leaves.
5. ENJOY!
6. Could also be done on the stove top by simmering all on low for 3-4 hours (until beans soften).