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Soaked northern white beans in a flavorful broth with shredded bits of ham in a soup ladle.
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Slow Cooker Ham and Beans

A simple and filling meal is created by the smoky flavor of ham enriching broth, to create a hearty, full-bodied soup with tender white beans.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword ham and bean soup, Slow Cooker Ham and Beans
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Servings 6 servings
Calories 130kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried great northern beans
  • 6 - 8 cups water
  • 1 ham bone with meat
  • 2 - 3 cups cubed ham
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Soak 1 pound dried great northern beans over night in a bowl with plenty of water, they will more than double in size. 
    Drain the water, then rinse and repeat.
  • Add 1 ham bone, 2 - 3 cups cubed ham and beans to a 6 quart or larger crock pot.
  • Add a minimum of 6 - 8 cups water to cover the ham and beans. Season the water with 1/2 teaspoon celery salt, 1 teaspoon mustard powder, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Stir gently.
  • Cover and cook on high for 4 - 5 hours until beans are tender and ham can be easily removed from the bone. Remove bone, shred any bigger pieces of ham, stir and serve when the beans are tender.

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 896mg | Potassium: 298mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2mg