Ham and Great Northern Bean Soup for the Crock Pot
Warm, hearty, and brimming with comfort, this Ham and Great Northern Bean Soup for the Crock Pot is the ultimate one-pot meal for busy days. With tender Great Northern beans, flavorful bites of ham, and a medley of aromatic veggies like carrots, celery, and onion, this soup is slow-cooked to perfection, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully over hours. Infused with garlic, bay leaf, and just the right touch of seasoning, this recipe is as simple as it is satisfying. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or meal prep, it requires minimal prep time and uses the convenience of a crock pot to do the work for you. Serve it warm with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a homestyle dish that's packed with wholesome, comforting goodness. Whether you're looking for a budget-friendly, protein-rich meal or a fuss-free, slow-cooked classic, this ham and bean soup is sure to hit the spot.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Dried Great Northern beans
- 1 pound Ham bone or diced ham
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 2 large Carrots, diced
- 2 medium Celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Bay leaf
- 8 cups Water or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the dried Great Northern beans under cold water and sort through to remove any debris. If desired, soak the beans in a large bowl of water overnight, then drain and rinse before using.
Place the ham bone or diced ham in the bottom of the crock pot.
Add the rinsed beans, chopped onion, diced carrots, diced celery, and minced garlic to the crock pot.
Place the bay leaf on top of the ingredients, then pour in the water or chicken broth to cover everything.
Season the soup with salt and ground black pepper. Keep in mind that the ham may already be salty, so adjust salt to taste later if needed.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-6 hours, until the beans are tender and the flavors are well blended.
Once cooking is complete, remove the ham bone (if using), and discard any excess fat or gristle. Shred the meat from the bone and return it to the crock pot.
Stir the soup well, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2385 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.2 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.2 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 227 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 8034 mg | 349% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 317.9 g | 116% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 78.3 g | 280% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.8 g | ||
| Protein | 195.4 g | 391% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 861 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 24.0 mg | 133% | |
| Potassium | 7594 mg | 162% | |
*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.
