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Crockpot Ham & Bean Soup

Crockpot Ham and Bean Soup

This Classic Crockpot Ham & Bean Soup is the ultimate way to use leftover holiday ham. Smoky, creamy, hearty, and comforting, this slow cooker bean soup simmers all day to develop deep flavor while the beans soften perfectly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Course Dinner, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb dried Great Northern beans, soaked overnight and drained
  • 1 lb cubed cooked ham (leftover ham or ham steak)
  • 4.5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp dried thyme (optional)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
  • 1 tsp salt (reduce if ham is salty)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • optional ham bone or ham hock

Instructions
 

  • Sort and rinse the dried beans. Soak them overnight in plenty of water. Drain thoroughly before using.
  • Add soaked beans, ham cubes, ham bone (optional), onion, broth, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours, until beans are tender.
  • Remove the ham bone. Mash about 1/4 cup of beans against the side of the slow cooker to naturally thicken the soup. Stir well and adjust seasoning.

Notes

Soak the beans overnight for the best texture and fastest cook time.
Keyword crockpot ham and bean soup, great northern bean soup, leftover ham soup, slow cooker bean soup