Ham and Wild Rice Soup -- Crock Pot

OK with vitamin A! The veggies in this recipe offer a super source of antioxidant vitamin A that helps prevent cell damage. From eatbetteramerica.com

• Ready In: 8 hrs 25 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 8 cups

Ingredients

• 2  cups  diced cooked ham
• 3⁄4 cup  uncooked wild rice
• 1  medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
• 1 (1 lb) bag  frozen mixed vegetables, thawed, drained
• 1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 (10 3/4ounce) can  cream of celery soup
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 3  cups water
• 1⁄2 cup  fat-free half-and-half

Directions

1. In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except half-and-half.
2. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.
3. Stir in half-and-half. Increase heat setting to High.
4. Cover; cook 10 to 15 minutes longer or until hot.