Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup

Dairy Free
Popular
Health score
16%
Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup
503 min.
8
229kcal

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Warm up your kitchen and your heart with this delightful Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup, a comforting dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This recipe is not only dairy-free but also a popular choice among families looking for a hearty meal that’s easy to prepare. Imagine coming home after a long day to the inviting aroma of savory ham and tender beans simmering away in your slow cooker, ready to be enjoyed.

This soup is a wonderful blend of flavors and textures, featuring great Northern beans, sweet carrots, and chunks of fully cooked ham, all brought together with aromatic garlic and onion. The addition of a ham bone infuses the broth with rich, smoky goodness, making each spoonful a warm hug on a chilly day. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can set it and forget it, allowing the slow cooker to work its magic while you go about your day.

Perfect for lunch, dinner, or even as a main course, this soup serves up to eight people, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or meal prep for the week ahead. With only 229 calories per serving, you can indulge in this delicious dish without any guilt. So grab your slow cooker and get ready to enjoy a bowl of this hearty Ham and Bean Soup that will surely become a staple in your home!

Ingredients

  •  bay leaf 
  • teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 15.5 ounce cannellini beans drained and rinsed canned
  •  carrots chopped
  • cups chicken broth 
  • cups ham cubed fully cooked
  • cloves garlic finely chopped
  •  ham bone 
  •  onion chopped
  • ounce bean soup mix 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cups water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Place 15-bean soup mix in a large bowl and cover with several inches of cool water; soak in refrigerator 8 hours to overnight.
  2. Drain and rinse.
  3. Place 15-bean soup mix, ham bone, cooked ham, chicken broth, water, onion, carrots, great Northern beans, garlic, black pepper, salt, and bay leaf in a slow cooker; stir to combine. Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Calories229kcal
Protein26.01%
Fat14.64%
Carbs59.35%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.98
Glycemic Load
1.11
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
16.469130402026%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
0.15mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
2.85mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:229.01kcal
11.45%
Fat:3.74g
5.76%
Saturated Fat:0.84g
5.23%
Carbohydrates:34.14g
11.38%
Net Carbohydrates:28.63g
10.41%
Sugar:3.25g
3.61%
Cholesterol:32.11mg
10.7%
Sodium:3151.16mg
137.01%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.97g
29.93%
Vitamin A:3829.41IU
76.59%
Vitamin B1:0.42mg
27.85%
Manganese:0.56mg
27.79%
Phosphorus:274.15mg
27.42%
Fiber:5.52g
22.08%
Vitamin B6:0.39mg
19.5%
Potassium:626.54mg
17.9%
Selenium:12.51µg
17.87%
Vitamin C:14.16mg
17.16%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.56%
Magnesium:59.85mg
14.96%
Copper:0.28mg
13.8%
Folate:52.81µg
13.2%
Vitamin B3:2.55mg
12.77%
Zinc:1.76mg
11.72%
Vitamin B12:0.61µg
10.15%
Iron:1.76mg
9.77%
Calcium:89.69mg
8.97%
Vitamin B5:0.86mg
8.57%
Vitamin K:3.89µg
3.71%
Vitamin E:0.22mg
1.45%
Source:Allrecipes