Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup is a practical, flavorful slow cooker recipe made with familiar ingredients and simple steps.
Prep 15 min • Cook 8 hr • Serves 8
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Holds 7 cups of broth plus beans and ham for an all-day simmer.
Mashes some beans right in the pot for a thicker, creamier broth.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb dried navy beans, soaked
- 2 cups diced ham
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks
- 7 cups chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp thyme
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to slow cooker.
- Cook on low 8 hours until beans are tender.
- Remove bay leaf.
- Mash a small portion of beans for a thicker broth.
- Taste before adding salt and serve.
Tips for the best results
Ham varies in saltiness, so season only after the beans are tender.
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Portion and freeze leftover soup for quick future meals.
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