Slow Cooker Navy Bean and Ham Soup
This easy Crock Pot recipe for homemade navy bean, leftover ham, & carrot soup is cozy and delish. The hearty winter or fall soup is a great way to repurpose holiday ham & use up dried beans.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker 4-quart or large size
Ingredients
- ½ pound dried navy beans
- 2 cups mirepoix small diced carrots, onion, & celery
- 3 cups water
- 3 teaspoons Ham bouillon or base better than bouillon or 4 cubes
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup ham diced leftovers
- salt & pepper optional to taste at the end
- ham hock or bone optional
- fresh minced parsley optional
Instructions
- Rinse the beans in a colander. Also remove any dark beans or foreign objects (stones, etc)½ pound dried navy beans
- Add the beans to a medium-sized pot and cover with 3 inches of water. Over medium-high heat boil for 5 minutes. Cover the pot and turn off the heat. Let soak for 40 minutes.
- Add the beans and the soaking liquid to the Crock Pot. Add all the remaining ingredients - except the ham. Add optional ham bone or hock is using.2 cups mirepoix, 3 cups water, 3 teaspoons Ham bouillon or base, 1 bay leaf, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ham hock or bone, ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Set to high heat & the timer for 8 hours.
- After 7 hours, add the ham pieces & stir. Let cook for the remaining hour.1 cup ham
- Taste test and add salt & pepper if needed.salt & pepper
- Ladle into bowls or cups. Top with fresh parsley if desired.fresh minced parsley
Notes
STORING & REHEATING:
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Reheat in the microwave or stovetop.
- Do not skip the presoaking cooking stovetop method. You can soak them overnight in a bowl in the refrigerator for 12-16 hours instead of the quick boil method.
- I don't recommend using canned beans instead of dried for this recipe. The beans will be too mushy by the time the vegetables cooks through.
- You can use chicken bouillon instead of ham (since most people have that in their pantry).
Nutrition
Calories: 207kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 14gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 334mgPotassium: 519mgFiber: 11gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 59IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 2mg
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