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crockpot ham bean soup

Crockpot Ham and Bean Soup

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 25 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

  • 1 Crockpot
  • 1 measuring cup
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Chef's knife
  • 1 Stirring spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound cooked ham diced
  • 1 pound dried navy beans soaked overnight
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3 medium carrots sliced
  • 3 stalks celery sliced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Rinse and drain the soaked navy beans.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened.
  • Add the sautéed vegetables, diced ham, and rinsed beans to the crockpot.
  • Pour in chicken broth and water, then add black pepper and bay leaves.
  • Stir all ingredients together to combine.
  • Cover the crockpot and set it to cook on low for 8 hours.
  • Remove bay leaves before serving.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
  • Let the soup rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Ensure the beans are soaked overnight for optimal texture and to decrease cooking time. You can use a ham bone for added flavor if available. Adjust the thickness of the soup by adding more broth or water if needed. For a richer flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine to the sautéed vegetables before combining them with other ingredients.
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