HAM AND GREAT NORTHERN BEAN SOUP FOR THE CROCK POT
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
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.
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vauceixzet
vauceixzet71@hotmail.comOverall, I thought this soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Jutt Sahib
sj32@yahoo.comThe soup was a bit too thick for my liking. I would add more broth next time.
Damulu Frank
frank_damulu@aol.comI followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out too salty. I would recommend using less salt next time.
nihad skikda
s_n41@yahoo.comThis soup is a bit bland for my taste. I would add some more spices next time.
Deewana pagl
d_pagl@hotmail.frI'm not a big fan of ham, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors are well-balanced and the soup is very hearty.
anime_gamer 666
anime_gamer6@yahoo.comThis soup is a great way to meal prep for the week. It's easy to make a big batch and then freeze it in individual containers.
Lucia Leon
l-l@yahoo.comI've made this soup with different types of beans, and they all work well. I especially like it with kidney beans or black beans.
Luis Alberto Luna Hernandez
l@hotmail.co.ukThis soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so hearty and filling, and it warms you up from the inside out.
Annabel Love
annabel86@aol.comI love the addition of the vegetables in this soup. They add a lot of flavor and texture.
Rayhan Rahman
rahman.r95@yahoo.comThis soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of beans and vegetables.
Saif Jan
jan-s@yahoo.comI've made this soup several times and it's always a winner. It's so comforting and flavorful, and the leftovers are even better the next day.
Kassandra Valentin
kassandra_v@hotmail.comThis soup is delicious and easy to make. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in the crock pot and come home to a delicious meal.
Hamayoon Mureed
mureed@gmail.comI made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family! It's so hearty and flavorful, and the ham and beans are a great combination. I'll definitely be making this again.
Munna Vai
munna.vai78@gmail.comThis ham and great northern bean soup is fantastic! It's so easy to make in the crock pot, and the flavors are amazing. I love the addition of the ham and the vegetables. I definitely recommend this recipe.