Instant Pot Ham and 15 Bean Soup with Rice

• 1 bone-in ham with some meat or 2 lbs cooked ham
• 1 package Hurst's Hambeens 15 Bean Soup
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 cup carrots chopped
• 1 cup celery chopped
• 8 cups unsalted chicken broth
• salt & pepper to taste
• 3-4 cups cooked rice

1. Rinse and drain beans. Discard any debris and place the seasoning package aside.
2. Add chopped onion, chopped celery, chopped carrots, beans, bone-in ham and broth to the cooker. Place the lid on.
3. Pressure cook on high for 45 minutes followed by a 25 minute natural release. Read the manufacture instructions for a quick release prior to execution.
4. Remove the lid.
5. Shred the big chunks of ham in the cooker and discard the bone.
6. Add salt/pepper to taste (gently stir). Lastly, pour seasoning package in the cooker and mix well.

Serve with cooked rice.

NOTE:  To follow this recipe in a slow cooker just cook on high for 5-7 hours or until the beans are tender.

EQUIPMENT

• Instant Pot
• Slow Cooker (Crock-Pot)
• Slow Cooker Liners