Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup

Serving of Crock Pot ham and bean soup in a white bowl.

Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup

This Ham and Bean Soup (Crock Pot) is perfect for dinner any time, whether it's a relaxing weekend or a busy weeknight. Filled with tender veggies and beans in a flavorful broth, this savory soup is hearty and satisfying!

Prep Time5

Cook Time4

Total Time4 5

Servings: -10

Calories: 274kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

5 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 15-ounce cans great northern beans drained but not rinsed
2 ½ cups shredded cooked ham not lunch meat
1 sweet onion about 2 cups, diced
4 celery ribs about 1 ½ cups, chopped
1 cup shredded carrots
1 tablespoon garlic minced
½ tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon black pepper
salt to taste
1 bay leaf
parsley for garnish

Instructions

Fill the slow cooker with the beans, ham, onion, celery, carrots, roasted garlic, Italian seasoning, pepper, salt, and bay leaf, and then add the broth. Stir well to combine and meld the flavors completely.
Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours. Stir again and remove the bay leaf.
Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

Add a ham bone: Place a ham bone into your Crock Pot to add more ham flavor to the slow cooker bean soup.

Soak dried beans: If you choose to use dried beans instead of canned, soak them overnight before you cook them so they have the perfect texture.

Add salt to taste: Taste-test your soup before you add too much salt. Adjust it to fit your preference.

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