Crockpot Ham and Bean Soup
Warm, hearty, and full of comforting flavors, this Crockpot Ham and Bean Soup is the ultimate slow-cooked classic. Featuring tender great northern beans, savory bites of ham, and a medley of aromatic vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, this soup simmers for hours to develop a rich, full-bodied taste thanks to the addition of a ham bone and herbs like thyme and bay leaf. Perfect for busy days, this easy crockpot recipe requires minimal prep time but delivers a wholesome, satisfying meal for the whole family. Serve it piping hot with a garnish of fresh parsley and a side of crusty bread for the ultimate cold-weather comfort food. Whether you're using leftover ham or planning a budget-friendly dinner, this slow cooker soup is a must-try for anyone craving a simple yet flavorful one-pot meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Dried great northern beans
- 2 cups Cooked ham, diced or shredded
- 2 medium Carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 stalks Celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium Yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Ham bone (optional, for added flavor)
- 8 cups Chicken broth
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse and sort the dried beans to remove any debris. Place them in a large bowl, cover with water, and soak overnight. Drain and rinse before cooking.
In a large crockpot, add the soaked beans, diced ham, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and ham bone (if using).
Pour in the chicken broth, ensuring that all ingredients are submerged under the liquid.
Add the bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper to the crockpot. Stir gently to combine.
Cover the crockpot with the lid and set it to cook on low heat for 8 hours, or until the beans are tender and fully cooked.
Once the soup is finished cooking, remove and discard the bay leaf and ham bone (if used).
Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if needed with additional salt or pepper.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Pair with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2677 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.2 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.6 g | 63% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 286 mg | 95% | |
| Sodium | 13559 mg | 590% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 322.0 g | 117% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 77.4 g | 276% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.5 g | ||
| Protein | 247.9 g | 496% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1012 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 30.4 mg | 169% | |
| Potassium | 9411 mg | 200% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
