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

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 6 hours YIELD: 12 servings (3 quarts).

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, throwing in what I thought would go well together. —Stacey Cornell, Saratoga Springs, New York

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

Directions

1. In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cook, covered, on low for 6-8 hours. If desired, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 102 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 808mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 8g protein.

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