Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup
An easy slow cooker dinner recipe for using up leftover ham, this comforting and flavorful ham and bean soup recipe is full of hearty vegetables and smoky aromas.
Ingredients
- 3 carrot peeled and diced
- 2 celery diced, stalks
- 1 onion diced, medium
- 4 cups ham diced, cooked
- 2 cups 13 bean soup mix soaked overnight, Bob’s Red Mill
- 4 thyme sprigs, fresh
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 cups chicken broth
- parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a slow cooker and heat on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Yes. You are not tied down to using ham. You could use leftover turkey.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 240
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 240kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 25.8g | 9% |
| Protein | 24.4g | 49% |
| Fat | 4.1g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6g | 21% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 1044mg | 44% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 4.1g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.