Description
Slow Cooker Ham & Bean Soup is the ultimate comfort dish for chilly days. This hearty recipe combines tender ham hock, creamy Great Northern beans, and a medley of fresh vegetables, simmered to perfection in your slow cooker. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, this soup is not only easy to make but also evokes warm memories of family gatherings. Ideal for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, each bowl offers a delightful experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ham hock (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup Great Northern beans (soaked overnight)
- 2 medium carrots (chopped)
- 2 celery stalks (chopped)
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 dried bay leaves
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dried thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse and soak the Great Northern beans overnight.
- In a skillet, sauté chopped onions, carrots, and celery over medium heat until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Transfer sautéed vegetables to the slow cooker with soaked beans, ham hock, minced garlic, bay leaves, black pepper, and chicken broth. Stir gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove the ham hock, shred the meat back into the soup, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg