Ingredients

1pkgHurst’s® HamBeens® 15 Bean Soup®

8cupschicken broth,low sodium, or water, beef, or vegetable broth for added flavor

1leftover ham bone with meat,or ham hocks, diced ham, or 1 lb cooked sausage

1onion,diced

1garlic clove,minced

1tspchili powder,optional

15ozdiced tomatoes,1 can

1lemon,juiced

hot sauce,or crushed red pepper, to taste (optional)

Preparation

Rinse beans and drain. Sort any unwanted debris and set seasoning packet aside.

Place beans, onions, ham bone or diced ham, chicken broth, garlic, and chili powder in a 6-quart slow cooker.

Cook on High for 5 hours, or Low for 7 to 8 hours, or until beans are tender.

Once tender, remove the hambone (if used) and chop any meat left on the bone and add it back to the pot.

Stir in diced tomatoes, Ham Flavor packet, and lemon juice.

Cook for additional 30 minutes. Serve and enjoy.