Description
Crockpot Ham and Bean Soup is the ultimate comfort food, blending savory ham with tender navy beans and fresh vegetables in a rich, aromatic broth. Perfect for chilly evenings, this hearty soup is easy to prepare and will fill your home with delightful scents. Gather your loved ones around the table for a warm hug in a bowl that guarantees smiles all around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried navy beans (soaked overnight)
- 1 ham bone or 2 cups shredded smoked ham
- 2 medium carrots (diced)
- 2 celery stalks (diced)
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Rinse soaked navy beans under cold water and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onions, carrots, celery, and minced garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).
- In a crockpot, combine soaked beans, sautéed vegetables, ham (bone or shredded), thyme, chicken broth, and lemon juice. Stir gently to mix.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 8 hours or until beans are tender.
- If using a ham bone, remove it after cooking, shred any remaining meat back into the soup, and adjust seasoning as needed with salt or pepper.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or cornbread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (360g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg