Hearty Bean Soup
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INGREDIENTS 3 cups chopped parsnips
2 cups chopped carrots
1 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 cups dry Great Northern Beans
5 cups water
1-1/2 pounds smoked ham hocks or ham shanks
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauceIn a 5-quart slow cooker, place parsnips, carrots and onion. Top with beans. Add water, ham, garlic, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 6 to 7 hours or until beans are tender. Remove meat and bones when cool enough to handle. Cut meat into bite-size pieces and return to slow cooker; heat through.
Makes 6 servings