Ingredients

1spiralsliced ham

4clovesgarlic,minced

1yellow onion,diced

1½cupscarrots,diced

1cupcelery,diced

15ozwhite cannelini beans

1tspdried thyme

½tspdried rosemary

2bay leaves

4cupsvegetable stock

1tspkosher salt

½tspground black pepper

parsley,chopped, for garnish

Preparation

In a pot or if your slow cooker like mine has an insert you can brown in, brown the ham bone on high until the sides are caramelized for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.

Add the bone, chopped ham, garlic, onion, carrots, celery, cannelini beans, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, vegetable stock, salt and pepper to the slow cooker.

Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours.

Remove the ham bone and discard.

Serve with parsley, optional as a garnish