15 Bean Soup (Crockpot)
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4.8
15 Bean Soup (Crockpot)
Description
15 Bean Soup (Crockpot) combines a mix of northern, pinto, lima, blackeye, garbanzo, split peas, kidney, lentils, and other beans soaked overnight to soften. The beans cook slowly with a smoked ham bone adding depth, along with diced tomatoes, chicken stock, and a blend of carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, and black pepper. The low-and-slow method allows flavors to meld and beans to become tender without disintegrating.
The soup offers a comforting mix of textures with creamy beans and softened vegetables, balanced by a savory, smoky broth. The soy sauce and herbs bring subtle umami undertones. This soup is great served warm as a filling lunch or dinner and pairs well with crusty bread or simple salads.
The recipe supports easy preparation with an option to assemble ingredients in advance except ham bone and beans, and slow cook all day. Leftovers freeze well for up to six months when portioned properly, thawed overnight, and reheated. Using a smoked ham hock or leftover ham works as an alternative to the ham bone, providing flexibility depending on what’s available.
Ingredients
- 20 ounces 15 bean blend picked over and rinsed
- 1 medium onion diced
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 4 carrot sliced into rounds (approx. 2 cups
- 4 talks celery chopped (approx. 1 cup)
- 1 ham bone smoked
- 1 teaspoon black pepper coarsely ground, cracked
- 2 teaspoons thyme dried
- 2 bay leaf
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Add beans to a large bowl or pot, and cover with 8 cups of water. Leave overnight. Discard the soaking water.
- Combine onion, garlic, carrots, celery, black pepper, thyme, bay leaf, soy sauce, chicken broth, and diced tomatoes in slow cooker. Add the hambone in too.
- Add beans to slow cooker, mix well, and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
- Remove ham bone and bay leaves from soup, discard.
- Devour.
Notes
- Soak the beans overnight and discard soaking water to reduce cooking time and improve digestibility.
- Use any smoked ham bone or leftover ham for added smoky flavor if ham bone is unavailable.
- Assemble ingredients ahead, except for the ham bone and soaked beans, and refrigerate until slow cooking.
- Freeze leftovers in pint-sized portions with space for expansion; thaw in refrigerator before reheating.
- Contains a mix of diverse beans contributing to a varied texture and nutritional profile.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 341kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 709mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 1370mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 5195IU | 104% |
| Vitamin C | 9.1mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 12% |
| Iron | 4.7mg | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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