Best 5 Slow Cooker Ham Northern Bean Soup Recipes

Welcome to the culinary journey of preparing a delectable and hearty "Slow Cooker Ham Northern Bean Soup"! This wholesome dish combines the smoky essence of ham with the tender texture of northern beans, all blended into a flavorsome broth. Whether you're looking to warm up on a chilly evening or simply seeking a comforting meal, this soup promises to deliver. Embark on this culinary adventure as we explore the secrets behind creating the ultimate slow cooker ham northern bean soup, ensuring a heartwarming and satisfying experience for all.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW COOKER HAM & NORTHERN BEAN SOUP

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Title says it all. Haven't actually tasted this yet, just put it together using a little bit from this recipe and a little bit from that recipe. It smells good, though. Just wanted to get it down before I forgot what I put in it. Tip I learned from someone else on Zaar was to add the salt at the very end of the cooking time, otherwise the beans get tough. You could also add 3/4 cup celery if you like celery in your soup, or saute the carrots and onion before putting them in the Crock Pot if you like the flavor from that, too.

Provided by Cats Pajamas

Categories Ham

Time 6h20m

Yield 8 cups, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 lb dried great northern beans, separated, soaked, and rinsed
3/4 cup carrot, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
6 cups chicken broth (or substitute 2 cups of pan drippings if you have them, so 2 cups ham drippings and 4 cups chicken b)
2 cups cooked ham, diced or shredded, your preference
1/2 teaspoon ground thyme (or more to taste)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
salt

Steps:

Place the soaked and rinsed beans in a 5- or 6-quart crock pot. Look them over one more time for any bad beans or foreign matter.
Add chopped carrots and onion.
Pour chicken broth (pan drippings/chicken broth combination if you're using it) over beans, carrots, and onion. Mix gently.
Add ham and stir again.
Throw in ground thyme and ground black pepper. (Measurements in ingredients section are a guesstimate, I hardly ever use measuring spoons when cooking, I just make a cup in my hand and eyeball it.) To my tastebuds, a little thyme goes a long way so you may wish to add more than 1/2 teaspoon. Stir again.
Add bay leaf and push it gently under the surface of the broth so it doesn't float.
Cook on high for 1 hour, then low for 6 hours, stirring once in a while if you can. You could probably just cook on low for 6-8 hours if there's nobody home to change the setting. I just like to get things heated up and moving so I do high for an hour on just about everything I put in a Crock Pot.
Remove the bay leaf.
Add salt just before serving to the whole pot or individual bowls.
This may taste good with a drop of Dijon mustard in individual bowls or even a tablespoon or two of cream.
If it's too thin, just take the lid off for a while.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.2, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 42.3, Sodium 810.9, Carbohydrate 51.1, Fiber 16, Sugar 3.6, Protein 33.8

SLOW COOKER HAM AND BEAN SOUP RECIPE

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This easy Slow Cooker Ham & Bean Soup is a big bowl of warm comfort, for those chilly nights, made with dry beans and a store-bought ham steak or leftover ham!

Provided by Jessica

Time 8h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound dried Great Northern White Beans
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 large yellow sweet onion, diced
1 cup celery, diced
6 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, minced
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, minced
2 (8 oz) Smithfield Anytime Favorites Boneless Ham Steaks, diced
salt and lots of freshly ground back pepper, to taste

Steps:

Rinse and drain beans and place them in the bottom of a large (8-quart) slow cooker. Add all remaining ingredients and stir.
Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or until the beans are tender.
Season to taste as needed with salt and pepper. Serve hot with a hunk of warm bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Carbohydrate 42 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 3 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 3 grams fat, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 21 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 392 grams sodium, Sugar 6 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams unsaturated fat

HAM AND GREAT NORTHERN BEAN SOUP FOR THE CROCK POT

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Title says it all. Put this it together using a little bit from this recipe and a little bit from that recipe but mostly suggestions from my Mom. Tip I learned from someone else on Zaar was to add the salt at the very end of the cooking time, otherwise the beans get tough. You could also add 3/4 cup celery if you like celery in your soup, or saute the carrots and onion before putting them in the Crock Pot if you like the flavor from that, too.

Provided by Cats Pajamas

Categories Ham

Time 8h20m

Yield 8 cups, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 lb dried great northern beans, separated, soaked, and rinsed
3/4 cup carrot, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
6 cups chicken broth (or substitute 2 cups of pan drippings if you have them, so 2 cups ham drippings and 4 cups chicken b)
2 cups cooked ham, diced or shredded
1/2 teaspoon ground thyme (or more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon basil (or more to taste)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
salt (I use sea salt)

Steps:

Place the soaked and rinsed beans in a 5- or 6-quart crock pot. Look them over one more time for any bad beans or foreign matter.
Add chopped carrots and onion.
Pour chicken broth (pan drippings/chicken broth combination if you're using it) over beans, carrots, and onion. Mix gently.
Add ham and stir again.
Throw in ground thyme, basil, and ground black pepper. (Measurements in ingredients section are a guesstimate, I hardly ever use measuring spoons when cooking, I just make a cup in my hand and eyeball it.) To my tastebuds, a little thyme goes a long way so you may wish to add more than 1/2 teaspoon. Stir again.
Add bay leaf and push it gently under the surface of the broth so it doesn't float.
Cook on high for 1 hour, then low for 8 hours, stirring once in a while if you can. You could probably just cook on low for 8-9 hours if there's nobody home to change the setting. I just like to get things heated up and moving so I do high for an hour on just about everything I put in a Crock Pot.
Remove the bay leaf.
Add salt just before serving to the whole pot or individual bowls.
This may taste good with a drop of Dijon mustard in individual bowls or even a tablespoon or two of cream.
If it's too thin, just take the lid off for a while.

SLOW COOKER HAM AND BEAN SOUP

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This was a spur of the moment recipe I made to use the ham bone left from Easter. It's really easy and tastes great on a cold evening!

Provided by jroot

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Pork Soup Recipes Ham Soup

Time 8h23m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package 15-bean soup mix
1 ham bone
3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
1 onion, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
1 (15.5 ounce) can great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf

Steps:

Place 15-bean soup mix in a large bowl and cover with several inches of cool water; soak in refrigerator 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse.
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 : Calories 304.6 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 29.6 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 10.9 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 1114.3 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

HAM AND GREAT NORTHERN BEAN SOUP

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Basic ham and bean soup. Very easy to make.

Provided by Christy

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Pork Soup Recipes Ham Soup

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 thick slice fully cooked ham with bone
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) can great northern beans, undrained
2 cups water, or as needed
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Cut ham off bone in bite-size pieces, reserving bone. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat and fry ham pieces in hot butter until lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large saucepan; cook and stir onion, carrots, and garlic in the hot butter until softened and onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour undrained beans into vegetables, add ham and reserved ham bone, and pour in water to make soup your desired thickness. Stir bay leaves into soup and season with salt and black pepper.
Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 25 minutes. Remove ham bone and bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 31.3 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 919.6 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

Tips:

For a smoky flavor, use a smoked ham hock instead of a regular ham bone.
Add a tablespoon of brown sugar to the soup for a slightly sweet flavor.
If you don't have any dried northern beans, you can use canned beans instead. Just rinse and drain them before adding them to the soup.
Add some chopped vegetables, such as carrots, celery, and onions, to the soup for extra flavor and nutrition.
Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker ham and northern bean soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a delicious and comforting soup, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!