Gluten Free Crock Pot Ham and Bean Soup
 
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Don't throw out that coveted ham bone! There is way too much deliciousness to be made such as this Gluten Free Crock-Pot Ham and Bean Soup. Canned beans and a handful of fresh veggies bring this soup together in no time!
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Recipe type: Soups
Serves: 6-8 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons avocado or olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped (no need to peel)
  • 2 cups peeled and chopped potatoes (2-4, depending on size)
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt and pepper for seasoning
  • 1 ham bone
  • 1 quart chicken or veggie broth
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • ⅓ cup white rice flour
  • 1 package ranch seasoning mix (such as Hidden Valley brand)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 can white northern beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can butter beans, rinsed and drained
Directions
  1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Once oil is hot enough that drop of water sizzles, add chopped onion, carrots, potatoes, and celery. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 5 mins. Add garlic and cook 2 minutes more. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. Pour 3 cups of stock, lemon juice, and liquid smoke into crock-pot. Add ranch seasoning and whisk to combine. Place ham bone in crock-pot. Add cooked veggies and bay leaves. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 5-6 hours until ham is tender and is easily pulled away from the bone.
  3. Remove bone and set on cutting board. Skim fat from top of soup with a spoon. Cut off meat from the bone and chop into bite size pieces, trimming fat away. Place pieces of ham back into crock-pot.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk white rice flour into remaining cup of broth. Pour mixture into crock-pot and increase heat to high. Cover and cook an additional 15-30 minutes until bubbly and thickened. Season to taste and serve immediately.
  5. Store leftovers in an airtight container in fridge for up to 5 days or in freezer for up to 4 months.
Recipe by Breezy Bakes at https://www.breezybakes.com/gluten-free-crock-pot-ham-and-bean-soup/