Description
Crockpot Ham & Bean Soup is a heartwarming dish perfect for chilly evenings. This savory soup features tender beans and smoky ham, creating an irresistible aroma that fills your home with comfort. With minimal prep time and rich flavors, it’s a family favorite that evokes nostalgia and warmth. Enjoy it with crusty bread for the ultimate cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ham hock (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup dried Great Northern or navy beans, soaked overnight
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your kitchen counter.
- Rinse and soak the beans overnight in a large bowl of water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Transfer sautéed vegetables to the crockpot. Add soaked beans, ham hock, bay leaves, thyme, black pepper, and chicken broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Remove the ham hock; shred meat back into the soup. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 40mg