Grandma B's Bean Soup

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 600 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

Grandma's ham and bean soup recipe is always a favorite. Just pull out your slow cooker, grab six simple ingredients, and get ready to enjoy a hearty bowl.

Ingredients

1 pound dry navy beans
2 quarts water
2 cups cubed cooked ham
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
3 carrots, peeled and shredded
3 stalks celery, sliced
1 medium onion, diced

Directions

1 Cover beans with several inches of cool water in a large container. Let soak, 6 hours to overnight.
2 Drain beans and place into a slow cooker. Add enough water to cover, then mix in ham, potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion.
3 Cover and cook on High for 3 1/2 hours. Switch to Low and continue cooking for at least 6 1/2 hours. The longer it cooks the more flavorful it becomes.