Crock Pot Spicy Seven Bean

Submitted by fitmama

"This is a combination of a five star vegan recipe, my own, and a friends. I always use this recipe when I make seven bean soup, its a keeper!"

 

• Ready In: 8hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 (1 lb) package cubed 95% lean ham
• 2 cups seven beans, with seasoning included
• 5 cups water
• 1 small onion
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic or 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 ounces baby carrots
• 4 stalks celery, sliced
• 4 plum tomatoes, diced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 bay leaf
• 1⁄2 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 3 tablespoons ketchup

directions

1. Combine 5 cups of water with beans in crock pot and let stand overnight.
2. Drain standing water from the crock pot and add 5 fresh cups cold water.
3. Add spices, sauces,& vegetables to the crock pot.
4. Cook on high for approximately 6 hours or until beans are done, then cook on low for an additional 2 hours.

Reviews

[Carianne]

Heart-warming soup on a budget! I added about 3 cups of broth and increased the seasonings to compensate. Thanks fitmama for feeding me on my broke-budget this week!