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Ingredients
- 2 shallots - diced
- 4 stalks of celery - diced (about 2 cups)
- 3 carrots - peeled and diced small
- 5 Garlic cloves -minced
- 2 cans cannellini beans - rinsed incessantly!
- 2 cans organic pinto beans - rinsed incessantly!
- 6 cups organic chicken stock
- 2 Tbsp. Original Ghee – can use the other savory ones
- 1 uncured, smoked whole ham hock
- 3 small bay leaves
- 2-3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh thyme leaves - add more to taste
- 2 Tbsp. chopped chives
- 2 Tbsp. parsley - fresh or dried
- 2 Teas. good salt
- 2 Teas. cracked black pepper
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Instructions
- Heat a saute pan and melt 1 tablespoon of Original Ghee.
- Add the shallots and celery and cook for 3-4 minutes till they become translucent.
- Add the carrots and cook for another 2-3 minutes, then add minced garlic and continue to cook till you smell the garlic.
- Stir to incorporate all the veggies. Remove from pan and add to a slow cooker.
- Add all the beans, chicken stock, ham hock and the herbs/spices to the slow cooker. Stir till ingredients are blended well, put on lid, turn heat on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours. Stir periodically.
- When finished, discard the bay leaves.
- Remove 1.5 cups of soup and blend with an immersion blender (or blender) till it becomes a little blended/thicker. Add it back to the slow cooker and stir.
- Add the remaining ghee, lemon juice and adjust salt and pepper to your taste.
Recipe Notes
We think this soup’s flavor is incredible after resting for 2 days in the fridge! Great with a good salad or crusty bread and butter.
Serves 4 with leftovers!
