Crockpot Ham and Bean Soup
Crockpot Ham and Bean Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days. This hearty dish features smoky ham, tender beans, and colorful vegetables simmered to perfection. With minimal prep and a rich, savory flavor, it’s a simple yet satisfying meal that brings family and friends together. Enjoy it as a cozy lunch or a delightful dinner any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ham hock (or 2 cups shredded ham)
- 1 cup dried navy beans (soaked overnight)
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Soak the dried beans overnight in water. Rinse before use if short on time.
- Chop the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic.
- In the crockpot, layer the soaked beans, veggies, and ham.
- Pour in enough chicken broth to cover the ingredients and add bay leaves.
- Season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, remove the ham hock if used, shred any remaining meat back into the soup, and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg