Crock Pot Ham and Beans Soup
Crockpot ham and bean soup made easy with a ham bone, dried beans & vegetables. Simple & flavorful slow cooker recipe that uses leftover ham and pantry ingredients.
Servings: 8
Calories: 171kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ham bone with ham or 2 smoked ham hocks
- 2 cups ham cubed
- 1 lb great northern beans* rinsed
- 3 large carrots sliced or shredded
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 6 cups Water or chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ tsp baking soda helps beans cook faster!
Instructions
- Place ham bone in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Place beans, carrots, celery, and onion in the pot.
- Cover beans and ham bone with water or chicken broth. Stir in baking soda.
- Turn on high for 6 to 8 hours until beans are tender.
- Take ham bone out of the pot and remove all ham.
- Shred or dice ham and return it to the pot.
- Season with salt and pepper if needed.
Instant Pot Instructions
- Make sure you use an 8-quart Instant Pot though as you'll need the space! Add all of the ingredients to your pot, except the baking soda. The beans will cook easily in the IP, no extra assistance needed! Cover & toggle to "Sealing." Push the "Soup/Broth" button and set the time to 32 minutes. That's it! Proceed with the recipe.
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Notes
Tip: Beans can be soaked overnight, then drained before adding to the crockpot. This will ensure your beans are cooked & soft when you serve!
May be stored in the refrigerator for 7 days.
*Canned beans can be substituted in for the dried beans. You'll need 3 15-oz cans of Great Northern or Cannellini beans, or a mix of the two! Really, and white bean works!
Nutrition
Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 448mg | Potassium: 467mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4578IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2mg