Ham and White Bean Soup

Name: Ham and White Bean Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 20 min
Yield: 12 servings (3 quarts).
Ingredients: 1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth; 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (15 to 15-1/2 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 1 package (10 to 12 ounces) frozen cooked winter squash, thawed; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen leaf spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1-3/4 cups cubed fully cooked ham; 3 medium carrots, peeled, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium seafood seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

I came up with this recipe when I wanted to make dinner in the slow cooker but didn't have time to go to the grocery store. I went through my freezer and cupboards and threw in what I thought would go well together. At the last minute, I decided to add Old Bay. This flavorful soup was a make-again! —Stacey Cornell, Saratoga Springs, New York