Ham and Beans Crock Pot

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Indulge in the comforting flavors of this hearty Ham and Beans Crock Pot recipe, a classic dish that’s perfect for cozy family meals or chilly evenings. This easy slow-cooker recipe combines tender great northern beans, savory ham, and a medley of fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, all simmered to perfection in rich chicken broth infused with garlic, thyme, and bay leaf. With just 15 minutes of prep and a hands-off cooking time of 8 hours, the crock pot does all the work, transforming simple pantry staples into a soul-warming meal. Serve this wholesome dish with crusty bread or cornbread for a complete, satisfying dinner. Ideal for meal prepping or feeding a crowd, this recipe is a must-try for fans of slow-cooker ham and beans.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 15 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

12 items

• 1 pound dried great northern beans
• 1 piece or cup ham bone or diced ham
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 medium celery stalks, chopped
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 piece bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)

📝 Instructions

10 steps

1. Rinse and sort the dried beans to remove any debris or damaged beans.

2. In a large bowl, soak the beans overnight in enough water to cover them. Drain and rinse the beans before cooking.

3. Place the drained beans in the crock pot along with the ham bone (or diced ham), diced onion, sliced carrots, chopped celery, and minced garlic.

4. Pour the chicken broth into the crock pot to cover the ingredients.

5. Add the bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper to the crock pot. Stir everything gently to combine.

6. Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 8 hours or until the beans are tender and the flavors are well combined.

7. Once cooked, remove the ham bone (if used), shred any remaining ham from the bone, and return the meat to the crock pot. Discard the bone.

8. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

9. Ladle the ham and beans into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

10. Serve warm with crusty bread or cornbread for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (412.0g)

Calories		348
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		3.7 g	5%
	Saturated Fat	0.8 g	4%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		20 mg	7%
Sodium		1410 mg	61%
Total Carbohydrate		51.9 g	19%
	Dietary Fiber	14.0 g	50%
	Total Sugars	3.7 g
Protein		28.0 g	56%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		148 mg	11%
Iron		4.5 mg	25%
Potassium		1492 mg	32%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 198 cal (9.4%%)

Protein: 671 cal (31.8%%)

Carbs: 1242 cal (58.8%%)