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Crock Pot Ham Bone and Bean Soup filled with tender beans and ham.

Crock Pot Ham Bone and Bean Soup

Warm and savory Crock Pot Ham Bone and Bean Soup is a classic comfort dish that uses leftover ham and minimal effort, perfect for feeding a crowd.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 7 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 ham bone 1 ham bone For flavor and protein.
  • 200 g dried beans Rinsed and soaked overnight.
  • 1 medium onion, diced Adds aromatic flavor.
  • 2 medium carrots, diced For sweetness and texture.
  • 2 celery stalks celery, diced Adds depth of flavor.
  • 4 cups chicken broth Can be substituted with vegetable broth.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Enhances overall flavor.
  • 1 leaf bay leaf For additional flavor.

Seasoning

  • to taste salt Add towards the end of cooking.
  • to taste pepper Season according to preference.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Rinse the beans and soak them in water overnight.
  • In a crockpot, combine the ham bone, soaked beans, onion, carrots, celery, chicken broth, garlic, and bay leaf.

Cooking

  • Cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours, until the beans are tender.
  • Remove the ham bone, and when cool enough, shred any remaining ham and return it to the soup.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

Avoid common mistakes by soaking beans, seasoning at the end, and not overfilling the crockpot. Cool soup for storage within 2 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4g
Keyword Bean Soup, Comfort Food, Crock Pot, Ham Soup, Slow Cooker
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