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Crockpot Ham and Bean Soup

  • Author: Fiona
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours
  • Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Warm up with this hearty and comforting crockpot bean and vegetable soup, perfect for chilly evenings. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s a wholesome meal for the family.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup dry navy beans
  • 1 cup dry great northern beans
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Soak the dry beans overnight in plenty of water. For a quick soak, boil them for five minutes and let sit for one hour.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, add a bit of oil and sauté the diced onions, carrots, celery, and garlic until fragrant (about five minutes).
  3. Transfer the sautéed vegetables to the crockpot. Add drained beans, thyme, salt, pepper, and pour in chicken broth to cover everything by about an inch.
  4. Cover your crockpot and set it on low for about eight hours or high for four hours.
  5. Once cooked through, check seasoning before serving. Ladle into bowls and enjoy hot.
  6. Serve with crusty bread or cornbread on the side for dipping.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 1g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Feel free to customize by adding more vegetables like spinach or bell peppers. If you prefer a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.