Slow Cooker Ham Vegetable Barley Soup
Ingredients
The soup
-
1
lg
Leftover Meaty Ham Bone and Meat
-
1
lg
Onion, chopped
-
2
Bay Leaves
-
4
cloves
Garlic, minced
-
8
cups
Low Sodium Chicken Broth
-
2
lg
Carrots, chopped
-
2
ribs
Celery, chopped
-
1
(14.5 oz) can
Diced Tomatoes, with juice
-
2
tsp
Dried Oregano
-
1
tsp
Dried Basil
-
½
tsp
Pepper
-
¾
cup
Pearl Barley, rinsed
-
2
med
Russet Potatoes, cut in 1.5" pieces
-
½
lb
Fresh Green Beans, cut in 2" pieces
Garnish
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to the slow cooker, cover, and cook on Low for 7-8 hours or on High for 4-5 hours until the potatoes and carrots are tender.
- Remove the bay leaves and the ham bone, and discard them.
- Taste and add salt if desired.
- Garnish with grated parmesan cheese.
- Serve with crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
8
Calories
161
Total fat
5g
Total carbohydrates
20g
Total protein
15g
Sodium
500mg
Cholesterol
25mg
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