Ingredients
- 1 pound white beans
- 1 pound smoked ham hock or 1 lb. smoked ham, diced
- 1 cup celery, sliced
- 2 clove garlic
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 2 cup bay leaves
- 16 ounce stewed tomatoes
- 10 3/4 ounce condensed tomato soup
- 2 cup green beans, washed and cut into 1 inch batons
- 1/4 cup parmesean cheese
- 4 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon butter
Preparation
Baking Directions:
Soak beans overnight in 4 cups water.
Combine all ingredients in crock pot.
Add water to cover and mix well.
Cover and cook on high setting 3 hours, turn to low setting and cook for 8 to 14 hours.
Remove bay leaves when done.
In last half hour, add green beans and butter.
Serving Directions:
Serve in bowls and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese, EVOO, red pepper flakes.
Tips:
Can be cooked entire time on high setting for 4 to 6 hours.