Best 8 Slow Cooker Calico Bean Soup Recipes

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Indulge in the comforting and hearty flavors of the "Slow Cooker Calico Bean Soup", a culinary delight that combines the goodness of wholesome beans, vibrant vegetables, and savory seasonings. This soup is a perfect dish to warm you up on chilly evenings or to satisfy your hunger on busy weeknights. It is not only a delicious and satisfying meal but also a versatile recipe that allows you to customize the ingredients based on your preferences and dietary restrictions. Embark on a flavor journey as we delve into the world of "Slow Cooker Calico Bean Soup", discovering the secrets to creating a soup that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER CALICO BEANS



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These Slow Cooker Calico Beans are a fast, frugal and delicious dinner that the entire family will love! They can be cooked in the Instant Pot or the oven as well!

Provided by Karlynn Johnston

Categories     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 slices thick cut bacon (diced)
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (28 ounces molasses pork and beans)
1 can (16 ounces kidney beans, rinsed and drained)
1 can (16 ounces lima beans, rinsed and drained)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large skillet or in the bottom of your Instant Pot using the "saute" button, cook the bacon for 2-3 minutes. Add in the beef and onion and cook until the meat is no longer pink, then drain.
  • Combine the beef mixture, bacon, beans, brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, mustard and salt in a slow cooker or in the Instant Pot.
  • For the slow cooker, you can cook on high for 3-4 hours, or low for 6-8 hours.
  • For the Instant Pot, you can also cook on low all day OR use the chili/stew button and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
  • If you want to cook in the oven you can also spoon the mixture into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 45-60 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Sodium 796 mg, Sugar 22 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW COOKER CALICO BEANS



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Calico beans are a satisfying cross between chili, baked beans, and a sloppy joe filling. Full of a homemade barbecue-style sauce, these calico beans are meaty, tangy, salty, and deliciously perfect for any barbecue, picnic, or potluck you are heading to!

Provided by Annalise Thomas

Categories     Slow Cooker     Side     Bean     Bacon     Ground Beef     Dinner     Backyard BBQ

Yield Serves 12-16

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef, browned and drained
1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup ketchup
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
6 cups cooked mixed beans (if you like to use dried); or 2 (15-ounce) cans white beans, drained, plus 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a large slow cooker, and stir gently until combined. Cook on low for at least 4 hours and up to 8 hours.

SLOW COOKER CALICO BEANS



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With so many folks moving to meatless or healthier food choices, I decided to remove the meat from the original recipe but turn up the flavor. The savory veggie blend balances the sweetness of the baked beans. -David Dixon, Shaker Heights, OH

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 5h20m

Yield 15 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons canola oil
1 large sweet onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
2 cans (28 ounces each) vegetarian baked beans
1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup ketchup
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground mustard
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and pepper; cook and stir until tender. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker; stir in remaining ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 859mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CALICO BEAN SOUP



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Make and share this Calico Bean Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sassy J

Categories     Beans

Time 7h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) bag mixed bean soup mix (plus included seasoning packet)
1 large white onion, diced
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
4 garlic cloves, chopped
4 cups chicken broth or 4 cups vegetable broth
4 cups water
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Add beans to a large stockpot and cover completely with water.
  • Let soak overnight or 8 hours; drain beans.
  • Use a 6 quart slow cooker.
  • Add the beans to the insert.
  • Add the diced onion, tomatoes and garlic.
  • Stir in the seasoning packet, the broth, and water.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 7-10 hours, or until the beans have begun to burst and are bite-tender.
  • If you'd like to naturally thicken the broth, pulse a few times with a handheld immersion blender, or blend 1 cup of the beans in a traditional blender and then stir back in the pot.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 38.2, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 380.4, Carbohydrate 4.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.5, Protein 3.2

SLOW COOKER CALICO BEAN SOUP



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This very hearty soup is easy and can be adjusted depending on what meat bones you may have on hand. This is a great way to use up any left over roast from a previous meal. We used a bone from a leg of lamb and a beef rib roast originally cooked on the charcoal grill for a family holiday celebration, and the flavor was extraordinarily rich. Serve with crusty bread.

Provided by Jodi Noyes

Categories     Bean and Pea Soups

Time 12h

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (16 ounce) package dried navy beans
1 meaty beef roast bone
2 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes
1 ½ cups red wine
3 tablespoons dried minced onion flakes
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon celery seed
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
water to cover

Steps:

  • Soak the beans in water overnight, rinse well and drain.
  • In a slow cooker, combine the soaked beans, meat bones, tomatoes, red wine, parsley, paprika, celery seed, bay leaves, seasoned salt, garlic powder, sugar, ground black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes. Add water to cover.
  • Cook on low setting for 3 to 4 hours, or until beans are tender. Remove the bones and strip and shred any meat from the bones. Discard the bones and return the meat to the slow cooker. Allow to heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 13.4 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 250.2 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

SLOW COOKER CALICO BEAN SOUP



Slow Cooker Calico Bean Soup image

This very hearty soup is easy and can be adjusted depending on what meat bones you may have on hand. This is a great way to use up any left over roast from a previous meal. We used a bone from a leg of lamb and a beef rib roast originally cooked on the charcoal grill for a family holiday celebration, and the flavor was extraordinarily rich. Serve with crusty bread.

Provided by Jodi Noyes

Categories     Bean and Pea Soups

Time 12h

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (16 ounce) package dried navy beans
1 meaty beef roast bone
2 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes
1 ½ cups red wine
3 tablespoons dried minced onion flakes
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon celery seed
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
water to cover

Steps:

  • Soak the beans in water overnight, rinse well and drain.
  • In a slow cooker, combine the soaked beans, meat bones, tomatoes, red wine, parsley, paprika, celery seed, bay leaves, seasoned salt, garlic powder, sugar, ground black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes. Add water to cover.
  • Cook on low setting for 3 to 4 hours, or until beans are tender. Remove the bones and strip and shred any meat from the bones. Discard the bones and return the meat to the slow cooker. Allow to heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 13.4 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 250.2 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

COWBOY CALICO BEANS



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This is a tradition at the table when my girlfriends and I go up north for a girls' weekend. The husbands and kids are left at home, but the slow cooker comes with us! -Julie Butsch, Hartland, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 4h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large sweet onion, chopped
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, drained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pork and beans
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) lima beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain., Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Combine the brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar and mustard; add to meat mixture. Stir in the beans. Cover and cook on low until heated through, 4-5 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 808mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

CALICO HAM AND BEAN SOUP



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Make and share this Calico Ham and Bean Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by crazycookinmama

Time 5h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb dried bean mix, rinsed and drained,with stones removed
6 cups water
2 cups cubed cooked ham
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped carrot
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 bay leaves
6 cups water
1 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional

Steps:

  • Combine beans and 6 cups water in large saucepan.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
  • Drain, discarding cooking water, and rinse beans.
  • Combine all ingredients in slow cooker.
  • Cover.
  • Cook on low 8-10 hours, or high 4-5 hours.
  • Discard bay leaves before serving.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked or canned beans. You can also use a slow cooker liner to make cleanup easier.
  • If you don't have a slow cooker, you can make this soup on the stovetop. Just bring all of the ingredients to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, or until the beans are tender.
  • Add some cooked rice or pasta to the soup to make it more filling.
  • Serve the soup with a side of cornbread or crackers.

Conclusion:

This calico bean soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover ham or bacon. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.

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