Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup
Description
This crockpot ham and bean soup comes together easily in your slow cooker. Serve it alongside a slice of crusty bread for a hearty, cold-weather meal.
Ingredients
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1 (8 ounce) package 15-bean soup mix
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3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
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2 cups chicken broth
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2 cups water
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1 (15 1/2 ounce) can great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
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1 ham bone
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1 onion, chopped
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3 carrots, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 bay leaf
Directions
1
Place 15-bean soup mix into a large bowl and cover with several inches of cool water. Soak in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
2
Drain and rinse beans, then transfer to a slow cooker.
3
Add ham, chicken broth, water, great northern beans, ham bone, onion, carrots, garlic, pepper, salt, and bay leaf to the slow cooker; stir to combine. Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours.