ANITA'S ALL-PURPOSE, CROCK POT BEAN SOUP

(Submitted by Anita Glockner)

MAKES ABOUT 8 SERVINGS

Anita writes: "I would like to submit my own, ‘All-purpose, Crock Pot Bean Soup'. It is simple, satisfying enough for a dieter's lunch, and good any time of the year."

INGREDIENTS

1 bag (16 ounces) dried beans, such as kidney, split peas, navy, black or mixed

1 can cream of celery soup (low fat works fine)

2 vegetable flavored bouillon cubes

2 quarts water

1 smoked ham hock

Season to taste. I use 1-1/2 teaspoons onion powder, 1 teaspoon celery seed and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.

The night before serving, heat water and add soup, bouillon and seasoning; mix well. Place beans in crock pot, and add water mixture, then ham hock. Cover and cook on Low overnight. It will be ready for lunch the following day. Just before serving, remove ham hock, and discard fat and bones; chop meat into somewhat small pieces, and return to mixture. Serve. Refrigerate leftovers, or freeze for later. It's always thicker and better the days after that! Enjoy!

About Anita: Anita's email address is dpglock@erols.com.

Disclaimer: This recipe was submitted by a visitor and has not been tested by Teri's Kitchen.

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