Slow-Cooker Vegetable, Bean and Ham Soup

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
59%
Slow-Cooker Vegetable, Bean and Ham Soup
1220 min.
4
264kcal

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Warm up your kitchen and your heart with this delightful Slow-Cooker Vegetable, Bean, and Ham Soup! Perfect for those chilly days when you crave something hearty yet healthy, this soup is a wonderful blend of flavors and nutrients. With a health score of 59, it’s not just delicious but also packed with wholesome ingredients that make it a guilt-free choice for lunch or dinner.

This recipe is a fantastic way to incorporate more vegetables and legumes into your diet, featuring tender navy beans, vibrant carrots, and crisp celery, all simmered to perfection. The addition of diced cooked ham adds a savory depth that elevates the dish, making it a satisfying main course that the whole family will love. Plus, it’s gluten-free and dairy-free, catering to various dietary preferences without compromising on taste.

What’s more, this soup is incredibly easy to prepare! Simply soak the beans overnight, toss everything into your slow cooker, and let it do the work for you. In just over 20 hours, you’ll have a comforting bowl of soup ready to enjoy. Whether you’re serving it on a busy weeknight or as a cozy weekend meal, this Slow-Cooker Vegetable, Bean, and Ham Soup is sure to become a staple in your home. So grab your slow cooker and get ready to savor every spoonful!

Ingredients

  • cup navy beans dried (from 16-oz bag)
  • oz finely-chopped ham diced cooked
  • cup celery sliced ( 2 medium stalks)
  • cup carrots sliced ( 2 medium)
  • 28 oz fat-skimmed beef broth fat-free 33% with less sodium canned
  • 0.8 cup water 
  • 0.3 teaspoon garlic powder 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  •  bay leaves dried

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Sort beans; rinse well and drain. Soak beans at least 8 hours or overnight as directed on bag; drain.
  2. In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix beans and all remaining ingredients.
  3. Cover; cook on Low setting 8 to 12 hours. Before serving, remove and discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Calories264kcal
Protein31.55%
Fat15.01%
Carbs53.44%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.96
Glycemic Load
1.15
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
26.53260862309%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.72mg
Luteolin
0.3mg
Kaempferol
0.13mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.17mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:264.28kcal
13.21%
Fat:4.49g
6.9%
Saturated Fat:0.84g
5.22%
Carbohydrates:35.94g
11.98%
Net Carbohydrates:21.89g
7.96%
Sugar:4.18g
4.64%
Cholesterol:31.04mg
10.35%
Sodium:1350.05mg
58.7%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.21g
42.43%
Vitamin A:5463.07IU
109.26%
Fiber:14.05g
56.2%
Folate:207.91µg
51.98%
Vitamin B1:0.67mg
44.64%
Manganese:0.87mg
43.64%
Phosphorus:375.93mg
37.59%
Copper:0.55mg
27.65%
Potassium:967.44mg
27.64%
Magnesium:109.39mg
27.35%
Selenium:18.69µg
26.7%
Vitamin B6:0.43mg
21.32%
Vitamin B3:4.16mg
20.78%
Iron:3.68mg
20.47%
Zinc:3.01mg
20.06%
Vitamin B12:1µg
16.61%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.4%
Vitamin C:12.6mg
15.28%
Vitamin K:13.13µg
12.5%
Vitamin B5:1.15mg
11.49%
Calcium:110.04mg
11%
Vitamin E:0.29mg
1.95%