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Slow Cooker 15 Bean Soup

This 15 Bean Soup in the Slow Cooker is perfect for a chilly night! Loaded with savory ham and tender beans, this flavor-packed soup is one you'll want to add to your weekly dinner rotation.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6 -8
Calories: 391 kcal
Course: Main Course , Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 15 ounce package 15 bean mix dry, discard the seasoning packet
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup diced ham
  • 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 6-8 cups chicken broth

Instructions

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  1. Rinse the 15 bean mix thoroughly and check for any stones or debris. Soaking the beans overnight will help ensure they cook properly within the recommended time.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chopped carrots, celery, onion, and minced garlic. Cover with a damp paper towel and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened. This will enhance their flavor in the final dish.
  3. In the Slow Cooker: In a 6-8 quart slow cooker, add the rinsed and soaked beans, diced ham, softened vegetables, diced tomatoes (including the juice), all seasonings, and chicken broth.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the beans are tender.
  5. Once the soup is done cooking, remove the bay leaf. Taste the soup and adjust the salt and spices as needed for your preference.
  6. Ladle the soup into bowls and savor! This hearty bean soup goes perfectly with some crusty bread for dipping.

Notes

  • Use bouillon: If you don’t have chicken broth, I recommend using water and chicken bouillon if possible. It tastes great with the 15-bean soup mix. Just be cautious adding more salt! I suggest tasting it before you add more. 
  • Use bouillon: If you don’t have chicken broth, I recommend using water and chicken bouillon if possible. It tastes great with the 15-bean soup mix. Just be cautious adding more salt! I suggest tasting it before you add more. 
  • Check the beans for doneness: You can taste the beans or use a fork to test for doneness. If they are not soft enough, allow the soup to cook a bit longer.
  • Check the beans for doneness: You can taste the beans or use a fork to test for doneness. If they are not soft enough, allow the soup to cook a bit longer.
  • Try a liner: One of my favorite slow cooker “hacks” is using liners. They hold up well and make cleanup a breeze.
  • Try a liner: One of my favorite slow cooker “hacks” is using liners. They hold up well and make cleanup a breeze.

Nutrition Information

Calories 391kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 68g (23%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 1625mg (68%) Potassium 305mg (9%) Fiber 21g (84%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 3712IU (74%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 56mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6-8

Amount Per Serving

Calories 391

% Daily Value*

Calories 391kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 68g 23%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 1625mg 68%
Potassium 305mg 6%
Fiber 21g 84%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 3712IU 74%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 56mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.