Crock Pot Bean Soup

Crock Pot Bean Soup

1 pound dry white beans 2 quarts water 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 2 t. olive oil 1 ham hock or ham bone, or 1/4 lb. diced salt pork 1 tomato, peeled and chopped 1/2 t. thyme 1 T. wine vinegar Salt and pepper

Soak beans in water overnight and drain. If salt pork is used, saute it in a skillet until browned, adding onion and garlic during the last few minutes. Or saute onion and garlic in oil. Add to crock cooker along with beans, water and all other ingredients except vinegar, salt and pepper. Cook on low for 10 to 12 hours. At serving time, stir in vinegar, mash beans slightly, and add salt and pepper to taste. Makes 4 to 6 servings. Source: Come Into the Kitchen

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