Slow Cooker Ham Soup
with kale

Name: Slow Cooker Ham Soup
Cook time: 365 min
Total time: 365 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb Carrots, chopped; 2 stalks Celery, sliced; 1 Onions, medium, chopped; 4 leaves Kale, curly leaf, stems removed, leaves finely chopped; 1 1/2 lbs Ham steak or smoked ham, chopped (bone-in if possible; if these are not available, use thick-sliced deli ham); 5 cups Stock, any type; 2 Bay leaves; 2 tsp Vinegar, apple cider; 1 tsp Hot sauce of choice (opt)

Active: 25 min Total: 6 hr 5 min

Original GF Paleo Vegetarian

Let this comforting, classic soup simmer in the slow-cooker to build flavor.
Smarts #1: Any variety of chopped ham works well in this soup, but a version that is smoked or cured will add the most flavor (and will add enough salt that you may not need any additional seasoning). Including a piece of ham bone adds even more rich flavor. Your grocery store's butcher may be able to point you in the direction of a cut that will work best.
Smarts #2: This recipe could be made in the Instant Pot. For tips, join the Cook Smarts Instant Pot Facebook Group.

Ingredients

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Servings:

Slow Cooker Ham and Kale Soup:

Carrots - 1 lb , chopped
Celery - 2 stalks , sliced
Onions, medium - 1 , chopped
Kale, curly leaf - 4 leaves , stems removed, leaves finely chopped
Ham steak or smoked ham - 1 1/2 lbs , chopped (bone-in if possible; if these are not available, use thick-sliced deli ham)
Stock, any type - 5 cups
Bay leaves - 2
Vinegar, apple cider - 2 tsp
Hot sauce of choice (opt) - 1 tsp

Prep

Carrots / Celery / Onions / Kale / Ham - Prep as directed and combine. If using a type of ham that comes with the bone in, reserve the bone and add it to the soup (it will add a lot of flavor). (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Slow cook soup - Combine carrots, celery, onions, kale, ham (including bone), stock, and bay leaves in the bowl of a slow-cooker. Cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours. (Can be done 1 day ahead.)

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Make

When soup is finished cooking, remove and discard bay leaves. If you included the ham bone in the soup, remove and discard bone.
Stir in vinegar and hot sauce (if using). Taste soup and season with some salt and pepper, if needed.
Divide soup between serving bowls. Enjoy!

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Slow Cooker Ham Soup with kale