Southern Farmhouse Soup

The below freezing temperatures have reached the Deep South. Thank goodness these days of cold only last a short while. This recipe is a total crock pot recipe. No sauteing of vegetables or browning of meats required, just chop and place in the crock pot. 

6 cups chicken stock

1 large yellow onion, chopped

2 ribs celery, chopped

3 medium carrots, chopped

1/2 cup diced red bell pepper

3 Russet potatoes, peeled and chopped

2 cups chopped cooked ham

freshly ground black pepper

1 t. Herbes de Provence

2 T. Worcestershire sauce

1/4 cup heavy cream

Place first 10 ingredients in crock pot and place on high setting. Cover and let cook for 6 - 8 or on low setting 10 - 12 hours. Before serving, taste to see if you need to add any salt. With the ham and the Worcestershire you may not need to add any additional salt.

Stir in heavy cream and serve immediately.