Slow Cooker Fifteen Bean Soup

• 1 large, meaty ham hock
• 4 slices bacon, diced
• 3 onions, chopped
• 3 carrots, diced
• 1 small head cabbage, shredded
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 (8 ounce) package 15 bean mixture, soaked overnight
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage
• salt and pepper to taste

1. Place the ham hock in a 5 to 6 quart slow cooker, and fill half way full with water. Set to High.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the bacon for a few minutes, then add onions, carrots, and cabbage. Cook, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder and garlic; cook for 2 more minutes. Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker, and add beans, tomatoes, and sage.
3. Cover, and cook 2 hours on High. Reduce heat to Low, and cook for 6 to 7 hours, or until beans are tender. Transfer ham hock to a cutting board, remove meat from bone, and return meat to slow cooker. Season with salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.

meaty ham hock, bacon, onions, carrots, head cabbage, chili powder, clove garlic, bean, tomatoes, fresh sage, salt

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/13424/slow-cooker-fifteen-bean-soup/ (may not work)