Slow Cooker 15 Bean Soup with Ham and Collard Greens
Beans, ham hocks, onion, and seasonings come together for a winning soup combination that's simply delicious.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 20 oz. 15 Bean Soup Mix (Hursts Ham Beens Brand) (discard the ham seasoning packet)
- 1 white onion diced
- 3 smoked ham hocks
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1½ tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
- 8 cups water
Add towards the end
- 2-3 cups chopped collard greens (about 2 inch squares) (remove the white spines before chopping)
- additional salt if desired
Instructions
- Add everything to the slow cooker except the collards.
- Stir.
- Cook on HIGH For 6 hours.
- Remove the ham hocks and shred any meat you can off of them. Add just the meat back to the slow cooker. Stir.
- Add the chopped collards and cook for one hour longer.
- Add additional salt if needed, you may not need any if your ham hocks are very salty.
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Notes
- If you choose to use cajun 15 bean soup mix, omit the other seasonings in the recipe.
- There is no need to soak the beans before cooking. Though, be sure to cook them on high to ensure they tender up.
- 15 bean soup freezes very well. Add to airtight containers or freezer ziplock bags. Freeze for up three months.
Nutrition
Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 289mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 589IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg
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