Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup

Delicious Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup, use up leftover ham or cube up a ham steak. The beans and potatoes give it a hearty texture and the seasonings add a slightly earthy flavor. Great with crusty bread.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 10 15

Servings

Calories 298kcal

Author Cathy Pollak

Equipment

Ingredients

1 lbs. 13 bean soup mix (or 15/16 bean)
1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes
2 cups diced, cooked ham
2 cups peeled, diced Yukon Gold potatoes
2 celery stalks, diced
1 large yellow onion, diced
6 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp minced parsley, for garnish

Instructions

Prior to cooking, soak your beans in water overnight or follow the instructions on the package for a quick soak.
1 lbs. 13 bean soup mix
Drain and rinse the soaked beans and place into the bottom of a 6 quart slow cooker with the diced tomatoes, ham, potatoes, celery, onion, stock, seasonings and bay leaf.
1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, 2 cups diced, cooked ham, 2 cups peeled, diced Yukon Gold potatoes, 2 celery stalks, diced, 1 large yellow onion, diced, 6 cups chicken broth, 1 bay leaf, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 8-10 hours, until the beans are tender and cooked through. Taste them for softness!
Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with parsley and serve, enjoy!
1 tsp minced parsley, for garnish

Notes

Soaking Beans: Make sure to check my post on how to soak beans properly using one of two methods.

Beans: Regardless of the type of beans you use, do not exceed one pound for this recipe.

For optimal outcomes when making this slow cooker ham and bean soup, I recommended referring to the recipe details within the post. The recipe post commonly includes valuable notes, expert tips and frequently asked questions, that are not presented in the recipe card, often including how to make this recipe dairy-free, gluten free or vegan and ideas for healthy ingredient substitutions or variations.

The provided nutrition information is merely an approximation, as variations can arise depending on the specific ingredients/brands you select.

Nutrition