Ham and Rosemary Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 ounces spicy Italian ham, chopped
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 parsnip diced
• 2 small carrots diced
• 1 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes, drained
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf

Instructions

1. Brush the inside of the slow cooker with coconut oil.
2. In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat coconut oil. Once heated through, add the onion, garlic, vegetables and ham and then saute until vegetables softened and ham is crisp.
3. Stir in tomatoes. Place the cooked vegetables into the prepared slow cooker and stir in broth.
4. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.