Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup
Slow Cooker Ham & Bean Soup is hearty, easy, budget friendly, and full of flavor! Let your crockpot do the work & enjoy yummy comfort food.
Servings 10
Calories 140kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ham bone with ham or 2 smoked ham hocks
- 2 cups ham cubed
- 1 pound dried great northern beans rinsed
- 1 cup carrots sliced
- ½ cup celery diced
- 1 onion diced
- 6 cups chicken stock
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Soak beans overnight in cold water to cover.
- Drain and rinse. Set aside.
- Spray slow cooker with no stick cooking spray
- Place ham bone in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add beans, carrots, celery, and onion.
- Cover beans and ham bone with chicken broth.
- Cook on high for 6 to 8 hours until beans are tender.
- Take ham bone out of the pot and remove all ham.
- Shred or dice ham and return it to the pot.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Notes
Storage:
Store cooled leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Freeze leftovers in individual portions in freezer-safe containers or bags for up to three months. Thaw frozen soup in the fridge overnight.
Reheat it on the stove or in the microwave, stirring occasionally until warmed.
Tips:
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- If you forget to soak the beans overnight, the quick-soak method (boiling for 2 minutes, then soaking for 1 hour) will do in a pinch.
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- If you like a thicker soup, mash some beans or let the soup simmer uncovered to reduce the broth.
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- Wait until the end to adjust the salt since ham and chicken stock are pretty salty already.
Nutrition
Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 517mg | Potassium: 399mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2166IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg