Ham and Bean Soup

Ham and Bean Soup

from thekitchengirl.com
365 min

Old-fashioned ham and beans recipe made with navy beans and smoked ham using a crockpot or stove for true, homemade comfort. Ham & bean soup is an easy, delicious way to use leftover holiday ham or smoked ham hock.

Ingredients

  • 1 (16-oz bag) Dried Navy Beans (about 2 1/2 cups, sorted and rinsed)
  • 1 Smoked Ham Bone (or smoked ham hock)
  • 1/2 large Onion (diced (1 cup))
  • 1 large Celery Rib (diced (1 cup))
  • 5 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme (or 1/4 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 6 cups Water (or broth)
  • 1 large Carrot (diced (1 cup))

Directions

  1. 1

    (Recommended) Soak the beans overnight in 8 cups of water, then drain and discard the liquid. Alternatively, you can use unsoaked beans.

  2. 2

    Add NAVY BEANS, HAM BONE, ONION, CELERY, GARLIC, THYME, SALT, and BLACK PEPPER to a 5-quart slow cooker.