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Tender, white beans, ham, and veggies, cooked in a rich broth with herbs make a soup that’s hearty and satisfying. Slow Cooker Ham And White Bean Soup is a great, no-stress meal on its own, especially when the slow cooker does all the work for you!
When you serve this soup with warm Garlic Parmesan Rolls and a fresh salad, you’ve got an amazing dinner that the whole family will love.
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“I’ve made bean soup for years, but this is the BEST! I will definitely be making this again.” Jean H.
Ham And Potato Soup: A Family Favorite
According to those who know, that would be my family; this is one of the best soups I’ve ever made. Really? Not that I’m ungrateful or anything, but this dish came together so quickly that I hardly thought it’d be in the “best ever” category. The incredible part of the recipe is that it’s made with leftovers and simple pantry ingredients. And…these two combined bring big flavor with just a little bit of work.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Dried Great Northern Beans or White Navy Beans – no need to soak or pre-cook beans for this recipe.
- Cooked Ham – I like to use leftover Brown Sugar Mustard Ham.
- Chicken Broth – or chicken stock.
- Carrots – washed, cut into round. You can also add celery.
- Onion – chopped.
- Garlic Cloves – minced.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Kosher Salt
- Dried Thyme – oregano, parsley, or bay leaf can be used.
- Black Pepper
- Red Pepper Flakes
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What Type Of Ham To Use
One of the best things about this recipe is that it uses up leftover holiday ham. I love turning a beautiful Christmas ham into a second main dish and something as delicious as this soup. My tip is to pull the ham off the bone and chop it for the soup. You can also add the whole leftover ham bone to the crock pot if you want.
If leftovers are unavailable, you can use ham steak or a ham hock. Both work great in this recipe.
How To Make Crock Pot Ham And White Bean Soup
- Place the beans, ham, stock, and water in the Crock Pot.
- Heat the olive oil in a small skillet. Add the onions, carrots, garlic and cook until tender. Add the salt, pepper and thyme. Stir and cook for 1 minute. Add all ingredients to the Crock Pot. Place the lid on and set to cook on LOW/7-8 HOURS or on HIGH/6 HOURS.
- When done, I like to serve it hot with a dollop of sour cream and hot sauce.
People Often Ask
Start by sorting through the beans and picking out any that do not have a uniform shape or any pebbles. Next, rinse the beans and add them to the soup.
Yes, you can. Make sure to drain and rinse before using.
You can thicken the soup by mashing some of the beans and carrots with a potato masher for a creamy texture. You can also remove about a cup of the ingredients, blend with an immersion blender, and then stir back into the soup to add thickness.
Storage And Reheating Tips
Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Reheat the soup on the stovetop until it is warmed through.
This soup makes a terrific make-ahead freezer meal. Store the soup in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge, reheat in the Crock Pot or on the stove top then serve.
What To Serve With Homemade Ham And Bean Soup
Here are a few of my favorite ways to serve this wholesome, comforting bean and ham soup recipe:
- Salads: Tomato Cucumber Salad, Everyday Green Salad, Spinach Pear Fall Salad, Fresh Tomato Salad
- Bread: Green Chili Cheese Cornbread, Creamed Corn Cornbread Muffins, Garlic Parmesan Skillet Rolls, Pepperoni Cheese Pull-Apart Bread, Easy Beer Bread.
- Toppings: Pickled Red Onions, Avocado Salsa, Pickled Corn
More Soup Recipes To Try
- Easy One Pot Lasagna Soup
- Crock Pot Ham And Potato Soup
- Healthy Mushroom Soup
- Crock Pot Taco Soup
- Garden Vegetable Soup
If you tried this Slow Cooker Ham And White Bean Soup Recipe or any other recipe, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it went in the comments below. Thanks!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 bag dried great Northern beans or white navy beans I use Goya brand
- 2 cups chopped ham (leftover or deli sliced)
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 cups water
- 1 medium yellow onion – chopped
- 2 carrots – chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
- 2 cloves garlic – grated I use a microplane
Instructions
- Place beans, ham, stock and water in crockpot.
- Heat olive oil in a small skillet. Add onions, carrots, garlic and cook until tender. Add salt, pepper and thyme. Stir and cook for 1 minute. Add all ingredients to crock pot. Place lid on and set to cook on LOW/7-8 HOURS, or on HIGH/6 HOURS.
- When done, I like to serve with a dollop of sour cream and hot sauce.
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Notes
- Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Reheat the soup on the stovetop until it is warmed through.
- This soup makes a terrific make-ahead freezer meal. Store the soup in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge, reheat in the Crock Pot or on the stove top then serve.
- You can thicken the soup by mashing some of the beans and carrots with a potato masher for a creamy texture. You can also remove about a cup of the ingredients, blend with an immersion blender, and then stir back into the soup to add thickness.
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I love ham soup. Can’t wait until I make it.Caroline
Would you please tell me the size of the bag of beans you use.
16 ounce
How many cans of beans do you use for one bag of dried beans?
I use 2 cans, sometimes 3. Make sure to drain and rinse before using.
~Donya
I lost my Mom in 2015 & misplaced her go to Cook Book. Thanks to signing up for your Recipes, you have posted many of the foods my Mom would cook & bake. You’ve brought back wonderful memories and great food.
Thank You!
You are so welcome! Thanks for sharing.
~Donya
So delicious! First time using dry beans, always used canned. Goya Dry beans are just as good, just soak overnight, drain, rinse! I mash some cooked beans for a creamy texture.
Thanks for this recipe!
Awesome and thanks for the terrific rating!
~Donya
I’ve made bean soup for years but this is the BEST! I will definitely be making this again.
Jean
Hey there Jean!
I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed this recipe, slow cooker soups like this are perfect for busy weeks! If you enjoyed this recipe, you should check out my Crock Pot Vegetable Beef Soup. It’s just as easy to make, thanks to the magic of the Crock Pot, and it’s super tasty. Thank you so much for your kind words and this phenomenal rating, I really appreciate your support!
~Donya
I searched & found your recipe last year & made it in the crockpot 1st time ever. It is excellent. My family & friends ❤️ It. I am making it again Sunday For the same gang. . Your recipe is so Hearty & Good! 😊👍✌️
Hey there Karen!
Wow! Thank you so very much for your kind words, I am absolutely thrilled to hear y’all have been enjoying this recipe. I love Slow Cooker soups because you don’t have to babysit the stove, you can just walk away and forget about it for a while. If you liked this recipe, you should check out my Beef and Bean Slow Cooker Soup, it’s another favorite hearty meal along with the Slow Cooker Taco Soup. Thank you so much for your support, I hope you have a great rest of your day!
~Donya
My dad passed away this past year on November 5th. He was a great cook and he took pride in making his Beans and Ham soup! He mastered it! Yours is just like it, what a wonderful surprise. We the 2 oldest have been trying to replicate it. This is perfect! Thank you
Debbie Bradley
Rocky Mount, NC
Hey Debbie.
This message means the world to me. Food does bring back so many beautiful memories and I’m honored that you shared this with me.
It’s nice to meet a “neighbor” as well.
Have a wonderful day,
~Donya
Made this today and it was wonderful. Can’t believe you do not even have to soak the beans. I rarely make ham and beans, but had some ham frozen from Christmas and I will do it again after this recipe.
Thanks again
I don’t have a crockpot. Can this be made on the stove? It looks delicious.
Hy Kym!
Yes, you can cook this soup on the stove. Just adjust the cooking times so that the beans are done. I would follow the cooking time listed on the bag of beans. Hope this helps!
XO,
~Donya