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slow cooker bean and ham soup

Slow Cooker Bean and Ham Soup: Easy, Delicious Comfort in a Bowl

Slow cooker bean and ham soup is the perfect comfort food for cozy nights. This dish blends tender beans and savory ham into a hearty bowl that will satisfy your cravings.

  • Total Time: 8-10 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups dried navy beans (400 g)
  • 1 lb (450 g) ham hock
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth (1.4 L)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse the dried navy beans and soak them in water overnight, or use the quick soak method.
  2. Drain the beans and place them in the slow cooker with the ham hock, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, chicken broth, thyme, and bay leaf.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours until the beans are tender.
  4. Remove the ham hock, shred the ham, and return it to the soup. Discard the bay leaf.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or potatoes for extra flavor.
  • This soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.
  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8-10 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sodium: 420 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 12 g
  • Protein: 18 g
  • Cholesterol: 65 mg

Keywords: slow cooker, bean soup, ham soup