Navy Bean and Spinach Soup

1001 Best Slow Cooker Recipes Serves 4-6

• Ready In: 8 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  quarts chicken broth
• 1  smoked pork hock
• 1 1⁄2 cups dried navy beans
• 1  large  chopped onion
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  large carrots, sliced
• 2  celery ribs, sliced
• 2  bay leaves
• 3⁄4 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 3⁄4 teaspoon thyme
• 3⁄4 teaspoon bay leaf
• 1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 10  ounces frozen spinach, thawed and drained
• 1⁄4 cup quick-cooking barley
•  salt and cayenne

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients except tomatoes, spinach, barley, salt and pepper in slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, until beans are tender. Add tomatoes, spinach and barley during the last 30 minutes.