Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup
This hearty ham and bean soup is a perfect comfort dish, ideal for chilly days and family gatherings. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, it simmers in your slow cooker for a deliciously warming meal.
Equipment
- slow cooker
Ingredients
- 8 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 lb Great Northern beans cleaned and picked over
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 2 leaves bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 stalks celery diced
- 2 large carrots peeled and diced
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 1 large ham bone about 4 pounds
Instructions
- In a 5-6 quart slow cooker, mix together the chicken broth, Great Northern beans, thyme, black pepper, garlic, bay leaves, Worcestershire sauce, celery, carrots, and onion.
- Position the ham bone in the middle of the mixture.
- Cover and set the slow cooker to HIGH, letting it cook for about 6 hours, or until the beans become tender.
- Once cooked, carefully extract the ham bone and allow it to cool down a bit. Shred the meat off the bone, discarding any fat and gristle.
- Return the shredded ham into the warm soup, and stir to combine.
- Serve warmly, accompanied by crusty bread for a heartier meal.