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Crockpot Ham and Bean Soup Recipe

If you're in the market for a simple winter comfort soup, this Crockpot Ham and Bean soup is perfect.
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 bowls
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried navy beans
  • 14-16 ounces ham steak
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 ribs celery diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper or to taste
  • 2 green onions green parts sliced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • Parmesan cheese optional, for serving

Instructions

  • Rinse the beans and check for any debris. Add them to the crockpot.
    1 pound dried navy beans
    dried navy beans in a crockpot.
  • Dice the ham into bite sized cubes and add to the crockpot.
    14-16 ounces ham steak
    ham added to dried beans in a crockpot.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and stir. Cover and cook on high for 5-6 hours or until beans are tender.
    1 onion, 3 ribs celery, 2 carrots, 2 cloves garlic, 1 bay leaf, 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    crockpot ham and bean soup in a crockpot.
  • Stir in the green onions and parsley. Ladle into bowls, top with optional Parmesan, and enjoy.
    2 green onions, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, Parmesan cheese
    crockpot ham and bean soup in a crockpot.

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Notes

Storage: Store crockpot ham and bean soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 1000mg | Potassium: 1118mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2836IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 4mg