Best 2 Slow Cooker Northern White Bean Recipes

Immerse yourself in a culinary journey of slow-cooked northern white beans, a comforting and flavorful dish that will warm your soul. Discover a world of slow-simmered recipes that transform these humble beans into a hearty and delectable treat. From classic stews to modern twists, explore the vast array of culinary creations that showcase the versatility and deliciousness of northern white beans. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds as we embark on a journey of flavors and textures, creating a slow cooker masterpiece that will leave you craving for more.

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SLOW COOKER NORTHERN WHITE BEAN

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White beans are cooked in a slow cooker with smoked neck bones, aromatic vegetables, seasonings, and chicken broth. This recipe can be used for cooking most any dried bean in the slow cooker. Adjust liquid when cooking tougher skin beans (such as pinto beans). Add garlic and onion powder to taste, if desired.

Provided by Santilia Lovett

Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas

Time 11h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 ½ cups dried great Northern beans, rinsed
2 large smoked neck bones
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
½ teaspoon soul seasoning
½ onion, finely chopped
½ teaspoon white vinegar, or to taste
1 pinch white sugar, or to taste
1 dash hot sauce, or to taste

Steps:

Place beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse.
Place neck bones in a slow cooker and pour chicken broth over the top; stir in soul seasoning.
Cook on High until meat is falling off the bones, about 1 hour. Transfer bones and meat to a plate and shred meat from bones; discard bones.
Stir beans, onion, vinegar, sugar, and hot sauce into slow cooker; spread shredded meat over beans.
Cook on High for 2 to 4 hours (or cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.2 calories, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 9.6 g, Protein 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 1149.5 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

SLOW COOKER NORTHERN WHITE BEAN BACON CHOWDER

Slow Cooker Northern White Bean Bacon Chowder image

This very savory chowder derives it's flavors from a variety of vegetables, Northern white beans, bacon and seasonings all pureed together in a chicken broth base. Best served with herb toast. I use reduced sodium chicken broth.

Provided by CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chowders

Time 10h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 ½ cups dried great Northern beans, rinsed
2 cups water
6 slices bacon
1 carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 potato - peeled and cubed
1 teaspoon Italian-style seasoning
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 (14.5 ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup milk

Steps:

Place beans in a large bowl with the water, cover, and soak overnight.
In a large skillet over medium to medium high heat, fry the bacon until crispy. Drain the bacon fat and crumble the bacon; set aside.
In a slow cooker, combine the carrot, celery, onion, potato, Italian- style seasoning, ground black pepper, reserved beans and crumbled bacon. Pour the broth over all.
Cover and cook on low setting for 7 1/2 to 9 hours, or until beans are crisp to tender.
Transfer 2 cups at a time to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Return all to slow cooker, add the milk, cover and heat on high for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 365 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

Tips:

Soak the beans overnight: This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more digestible.
Use a variety of beans: You can use any type of white bean in this recipe, such as Great Northern beans, navy beans, or cannellini beans. Mixing different types of beans will give your soup a more complex flavor and texture.
Add vegetables: You can add any vegetables you like to this soup. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and spinach.
Season to taste: Be sure to taste the soup before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or herbs.
Serve with crusty bread or crackers: This soup is perfect for dipping bread or crackers. You can also serve it over rice or pasta.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker northern white bean soup is a hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make meal. It's perfect for a cold winter day or a busy weeknight. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and nutritious soup that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give this slow cooker northern white bean soup a try.