Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], recipe: using blender, blend one drained can of white beans with one cup of water until smooth. the mixture will thicken soup. saute onions, peppers and garlic in butter over medium high heat until golden brown. tranfer mixture to slow cooker. place remaining ingredients except the chicken and garnishes in slow cooker and cook on medium heat for 2 1/2 hours. add chicken and heat until chicken is warm. keep on low heat until ready to serve. serve with garnishes.

Target recipe: cover beans with water in large pot or soup kettle and soak overnight. rinse beans well and return to pot with ham bone and 3 quarts of water. simmer, uncovered, for 2 hours. add parsley, onions, garlic, celery and tops, salt and pepper. simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour or until vegetables are tender. remove ham bone, dice the meat, and add meat to soup. serve hot.