Name: Crockpot Ham and Bean Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 8 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 6 cup bone broth; 1 pound Great Northern beans (rinsed); 3 large carrots (cut into 1/2-inch dice); 2 stalk celery (cut into 1/2-inch dice); 1 small yellow onion (minced); 3 clove garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 1 bay leaf; 1 large meaty ham bone; Salt and pepper; Fresh parsley (minced to garnish)

Directions

1
Add 6 cups bone broth , 1 pound dried Great Northern beans, 3 large carrots, 2 stalks celery, 1 small yellow onion, 3 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and 1 bay leaf to a slow cooker. Stir to combine. Add the 1 large meaty ham bone and submerge in broth. Cover and cook on HIGH until beans are tender, 6-8 hours.
2
Discard bay leaf. Remove ham bone and let sit until cool enough to handle. Once cool, dice any ham meat and stir it back into the soup.
3
Season soup with additional salt and pepper, to taste. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.

About this Recipe

Warm Up with the Ultimate Easy Crockpot Ham and Bean Soup

When the weather turns chilly, there's nothing quite like a hearty bowl of Crockpot Ham and Bean Soup to warm you from the inside out. This recipe is the epitome of comfort food, delivering incredibly rich flavors with surprisingly little effort. Imagine tender beans, savory ham, and aromatic vegetables simmered to perfection all day, transforming simple ingredients into a deeply satisfying meal that practically cooks itself.

What makes this slow cooker soup truly special is the star ingredient: a meaty ham bone. As it slowly simmers, the ham bone infuses the entire soup with an unparalleled depth of smoky, savory flavor that you just can't get from diced ham alone. Paired with classic Great Northern beans, sweet carrots, crisp celery, fragrant onion, and garlic, every spoonful is a taste of homemade goodness.

With less than 10 minutes of hands-on time, this easy dinner is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. Simply toss your ingredients into the crockpot in the morning, and come home to a delicious, aromatic soup ready to enjoy. It's a fantastic way to utilize leftover ham bones from holiday meals, turning them into a comforting, budget-friendly feast.

Tips for the Perfect Batch:

For an extra layer of flavor, consider browning the diced vegetables lightly before adding them to the slow cooker.
A dash of cayenne pepper can add a subtle warmth if you like a little kick.
Feel free to experiment with other sturdy herbs like a sprig of fresh thyme tied with kitchen twine.

Serving Suggestions: This hearty soup is wonderfully satisfying on its own, but it also pairs beautifully with a few simple additions:

A slice of warm cornbread
Crusty artisan bread for dipping
A light, refreshing side salad

Embrace the ease and incredible flavor of this Crockpot Ham and Bean Soup – it's destined to become a family favorite!

Crockpot Ham and Bean Soup

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