Ingredients
1 pound dried navy beans2 cartons (32 ounces each) chicken broth2 cups water1 smoked turkey wing (about 7 ounces) 1 medium onion, chopped1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped1 tablespoon minced garlic3 bay leaves1 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes10 cups chopped fresh spinach (about 8 ounces)1 large sweet red pepper, chopped1/2 teaspoon kosher saltGrated Parmesan cheese, optional
Preparation
Rinse and sort beans; soak according to package directions.
In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, combine beans, broth, water, turkey wing, onion, jalapeno, garlic, bay leaves, pepper and pepper flakes. Cook, covered, on low until beans are tender, 7-9 hours.
Remove turkey wing and bay leaves; discard. Stir in spinach, red pepper and salt; heat through. If desired, serve with grated Parmesan cheese.
