Ham, Bean, and Kale Soup

Soup is perfect to help keep you warm and nourished during these cold wintery days! Ohio has been particularly cold today, and leftovers of this soup really hit the spot. This is one of my favorites because of its heartiness, and hefty dose of fiber. The addition of Kale really adds to the texture and nutrition, making this a complete meal in a bowl. My favorite ways to eat this as leftovers = filling for tacos, and topping brown rice with the soup and a runny egg. 

-1/2 large onion

-5 cloves garlic chopped

-1 bay leaf

-1 tsp ground cumin

-2 1/4 Cups rinsed, dry Pinto Beans

-1/2 sprig fresh Rosemary

-2 tsp pepper

-Ham bone (if you dont have one add in a ham hock or a few slices of chopped bacon)

-8 cups water

-1 bunch of Kale finely chopped (add this during the last hour of cooking.

Add all ingredients to your crock pot. Stir well. Cook on high for 7-8 hours total. Add the kale during the last hour of cooking.