Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup

Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup

Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup is a hearty, wholesome, comforting crock pot recipe featuring creamy white beans that's perfect for using up leftover ham!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried Great Northern OR navy beans

    picked over

  • 1 large smoked ham bone

    ham hock, OR ham shank

  • 2 cups shredded

    julienned, or diced carrots, approximately 6 ounces

  • 1 medium rib celery

    sliced

  • 4 cloves garlic

    minced

  • 7 cups low-sodium chicken broth OR stock
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Several dashes of hot pepper sauce
  • 1 to 2 cups additional diced ham

    optional

Directions

  1. 1

    Rinse and drain the beans and place them in the bottom of a large (7- to 8-quart) slow cooker. Nestle the ham bone/hock/shank in the center, and add the carrots, celery, and garlic on top. Carefully pour the chicken broth over the ingredients in the slow cooker, and then sprinkle with the bay leaves, parsley, celery salt, mustard powder, black pepper, and hot pepper sauce. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours or until the beans are tender.

  2. 2

    Remove the ham bone/hock/shank. Pull any ham meat from the bone, shred, and set aside; discard the bone and any fat or cartilage. Use an immersion blender to puree just enough of the soup to give it a creamy consistency, leaving most of the beans whole. Stir the shredded ham (from the bone) into the soup, along with any additional diced ham you'd like to add. Allow to cook for a few more minutes until just heated through.

Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup

Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup

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About this Recipe

Craving a bowl of comforting, soul-warming goodness that practically makes itself? This Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup is your answer, especially when you have some leftover ham looking for a delicious purpose.

What makes this recipe truly shine is the magic of the slow cooker combined with the deep flavors from a smoked ham bone. Simmering for hours transforms humble Great Northern or navy beans into a wonderfully creamy base, infused with savory ham, aromatic vegetables, and a thoughtful blend of seasonings. It’s a hearty, wholesome meal that takes minimal effort for maximum flavor.

Get ready for a rich, savory soup with a truly satisfying texture. The beans become incredibly tender and creamy, while pieces of ham (either from the bone or added diced ham) contribute a salty, smoky bite. Hints of garlic, celery, and the subtle warmth of dry mustard powder create a comforting aroma and taste, perfectly balanced with a touch of hot pepper sauce for a gentle kick. This is a robust soup that feels like a warm hug, substantial enough to be a complete meal on its own.

Customization & Variations

Feel free to adapt this comforting soup to your liking. If you don't have a smoked ham bone, ham hock, or ham shank, you can still achieve a delicious flavor by increasing the amount of diced ham you add. For those who enjoy a bit more spice, don't shy away from adding extra dashes of hot pepper sauce. You can also experiment with different dried white beans if Great Northern or navy beans aren't available.

This Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup is perfect for a chilly evening or a lazy Sunday lunch. Serve it simply with some crusty bread for dipping, making it an easy and fulfilling meal.

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