Winter! (That Means Cold!)

As I write this, it is 19 degrees outside. That is just entirely too cold. My dog won't even go outside. I planned for this.

I have a crock pot full of white beans, that will be bean soup by suppertime. I used dried beans that I soaked overnight (but you can use canned beans, just rinse them well). To the beans I added a clove of garlic, a slice of onion, a package of pre-cubed ham, a couple carrots, shredded, a couple potatoes, cubed, a can of chicken broth and a couple cups of water. I also added a dash of liquid smoke because we like that smoky flavor. If you use canned beans, you only need to cook this until the veggies are tender. I have mine in the crock pot on low for 8-10 hours.

Mix up a package of cornbread muffin mix and you have a warm, yummy home-cooked meal for a cold, miserable night.

Happy Thursday!