Description
Crockpot Ham and Bean Soup is the perfect comfort food for chilly days. This hearty dish combines tender navy beans and savory ham, simmered slowly to create a rich, flavorful broth. With minimal prep time and easy ingredients, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Gather your loved ones around the table and enjoy this warm, satisfying soup that feels like home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried navy beans
- 2 cups cooked ham, diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Soak the dried navy beans overnight in water.
- Dice the ham and chop the vegetables: onion, carrots, celery, and garlic.
- In a crockpot, combine soaked beans (drained), ham, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, chicken broth, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours until beans are tender.
- Remove bay leaves before serving. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg