Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup

This crockpot ham and bean soup comes together easily in your slow cooker. Serve it alongside a slice of crusty bread for a hearty, cold-weather meal.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 hr
• Total Time: 8 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 305 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 1 ham bone
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
• 1 (8 ounce) package 15-bean soup mix
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
• 0.5 teaspoon salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place 15-bean soup mix into a large bowl and cover with several inches of cool water. Soak in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.

Step 2

Drain and rinse beans, then transfer to a slow cooker.

Step 3

Add ham, chicken broth, water, great northern beans, ham bone, onion, carrots, garlic, pepper, salt, and bay leaf to the slow cooker; stir to combine. Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours.