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 textures that will satisfy your hunger and nourish your body. With a health score of 59, this dish is not only gluten-free and dairy-free but also packed with nutrients, making it an excellent choice for a wholesome lunch or dinner.

Imagine coming home after a long day to the inviting aroma of savory ham, fresh vegetables, and tender beans simmering away in your slow cooker. This recipe is incredibly easy to prepare—just soak the beans overnight, toss everything into the slow cooker, and let it do the work for you! In just over 20 hours, you’ll have a delicious meal ready to serve, perfect for sharing with family or friends.

Each bowl is a comforting mix of sliced carrots and celery, complemented by the rich flavor of diced ham and the heartiness of navy beans. With only 264 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while enjoying a meal that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. So grab your slow cooker and get ready to enjoy a warm, satisfying soup that will leave you feeling great!

Ingredients

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

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%