Ham and Bean Soup Crock Pot
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
147 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Ham and Bean Soup Crock Pot
Description
This Crock Pot Ham and Bean Soup features ham hocks that provide a rich meatiness and flavor depth as they slowly cook alongside white beans such as great northern or cannellini. Aromatics including celery, carrots, onions, and garlic build layers of flavor in a broth combination of chicken stock and water, kept light to avoid excessive saltiness. Fresh thyme sprigs infuse subtle herbal notes during the long, slow cooking process.
The extended low cooking time tenderizes the dried beans fully and allows the meat to fall from the ham hocks. Removing the skin, fat, and bones after shredding yields tender ham bits that blend with the beans and vegetables. Seasoning with salt and pepper at the end enables control over flavor intensity, especially since broth saltiness can vary by brand.
This soup offers a satisfying texture from soft beans combined with shredded ham. It can be enjoyed as a wholesome main or a filling starter, suited for cooler days given its warmth and heartiness.
Ingredients
- 2 ham hocks about 1 1/2 lbs, meaty
- 1 pound White beans great northern or cannellini, dried
- 1 quart chicken broth low-sodium
- 1 quart water
- 4 celery ribs chopped
- 3 carrot sliced, small
- 1 onion chopped, large
- 3 garlic chopped, cloves
- 12 thyme sprigs
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large slow cooker, combine the ham hocks, beans, broth, celery, carrots, onion, garlic and thyme sprigs. Cover and cook on low until the beans are tender, about 5 - 6 hours on low.
- Discard the thyme stems. Remove the ham hocks and shred the meaty parts; discard the skin, fat and bones. Return the ham back to the slow cooker and season with salt and pepper.
Notes
- Use a mixture of chicken broth and water to control saltiness, seasoning further to taste after cooking.
- Remove ham skin, fat, and bones after shredding to avoid greasy or tough bits.
- Cook on low for 5-6 hours until beans are tender and flavors meld well.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 147 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 147kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 119mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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