If you have a slow cooker such as the Cuisinart PSC 350 3 1 2 Quart Programmable Slow Cooker you will be able to make your family the tastiest soups possible this winter. Here is and example of a recipe you can use.

Hickory Smoked Bean Soup Recipe

What You Need:

• 3 C cooked ham cut into cubes
• 2 C water
• 1 C dried navy beans
• 1 C celery, sliced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 1/4 t dried thyme
• 1/4 t liquid smoke
• 1/4 C parsley, chopped

How to Make It:

1. Place the ham into the Cuisinart PSC 350 3 1 2 Quart Programmable Slow Cooker and pour the water over the top.
2. Add in the beans, celery, onion and carrots.
3. Sprinkle the thyme into the Cuisinart PSC 350 3 1 2 Quart Programmable Slow Cooker
4. Pour in the liquid smoke and stir the ingredients to combine well.
5. Cover and cook on the low temperature setting for 10 hours.
6. Sprinkle the parsley over the top just before serving.

Serving Size:  4

Any type of dry bean will work with this recipe.  Liquid smoke gives foods a great hickory smoked taste.  It can be found in the condiment section of your local grocery store.