Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup
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5
Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup
Description
This Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup starts by rinsing a dried bean mix and combining it with diced ham, finely diced onion, sliced carrots and celery, minced garlic, thyme, a bay leaf, chicken broth, and tomatoes. The ingredients are cooked slowly for hours, allowing the beans and vegetables to soften thoroughly and the flavors to meld.
The result is a thick, flavorful soup with tender vegetables and beans enriched by smoky ham and fresh herbs. The tomatoes add subtle acidity, balancing the richness. Parsley added at the end brightens the dish.
For firmer vegetables, they can be added halfway through cooking or cut larger to slow their softening. Fresh thyme sprigs are added whole to release flavor and can be removed before serving.
Ingredients
- 20 ounce bag dried bean soup mix
- 3/4 cup onion finely diced
- 3 carrot peeled, halved and sliced
- 2 talks celery sliced
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 3 prigs thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, fresh
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 cups ham diced
- 8 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 15 ounce can diced tomatoes do not drain
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Rinse the beans thoroughly; set aside the seasoning packet for later use
- Place the beans, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, bay leaf, ham and chicken broth in a slow cooker.
- Cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours, or until beans are done
- Stir in the tomatoes, seasoning packet, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and cook for an additional 20 minutes
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Vegetables may be cut larger or added partway through cooking for firmer texture.
- Add fresh thyme sprigs whole; their leaves will infuse the soup and stems can be removed when serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 465 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 465kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 70g | 23% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 788mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 1849mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 16g | 64% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 5260IU | 105% |
| Vitamin C | 15.3mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 135mg | 14% |
| Iron | 8.3mg | 46% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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