MMMMM---- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Easy Slow-Cooker Ham Bone Soup Categories: Pork, Vegetables, Beans, Poutry Yield: 6 Servings 1 lb Smoked ham shank or ham bone 1/2 c Carrot; chopped 1/2 c Celery; chopped 1/2 c Onion; chopped 30 oz Great Northern beans - (2 cans); drained, rinsed - -OR- 1 qt Leftover navy, cannelini, or - Great Northern beans 5 c Chicken broth -OR- 5 c Water; with: 2 tb GFS/Minor's soup base * 1/2 ts Salt 1/2 ts Pepper * I have used both chicken and ham base in this, quite successfully. - UDD Spray 3-1/2 to 4 qt slow cooker with cooking spray. Place ham shank in slow cooker; add remaining ingredients. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours or until ham shank is tender. Remove ham shank; cut meat into small pieces. Stir into slow cooker. To thicken, mash beans with fork. Notes: Some oregano and/or thyme goes well with this, especially if serving as a main course. - UDD Recipe FROM: https://www.pillsbury.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen MMMMM