Ham and Bean Soup

Old-fashioned ham and beans recipe made with navy beans and smoked ham using a crockpot or stove for true, homemade comfort.

Ham & bean soup is an easy, delicious way to use leftover holiday ham or smoked ham hock.

Ingredients:

1 pound Dried Navy Beans 2 ½ cups sorted and rinsed

1.5 pound Ham Bone with meat

1/2 large Onion diced (1 cup)

1 large Celery Rib diced (1 cup)

5 cloves Garlic minced

1 teaspoon Dried Thyme or 3 fresh sprigs

1 teaspoon Sea Salt or to taste

1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper

6 cups Water

1 large Carrot diced (1 cup)

Instructions:

Crockpot Instructions (see stove instructions below)

Add NAVY BEANS, BONE, ONION, CELERY, GARLIC, THYME, SALT, and BLACK PEPPER to a crock pot.

Add enough WATER to cover the beans by 1 inch.
Set the slow cooker on low for 5 hours.

see recipe footnote about unsoaked beans.

At around the 5 hour mark, stir in CARROTS, cover the slow cooker, and continue cooking until beans and carrots soften to your liking.

Transfer bone out of the pot.

Remove ham, shred, and add back to the beans.

Discard all gristle and bone before serving.

The nutritional information for ham and bean soup can vary based on the specific ingredients and portions used.

However, a typical serving (about 1 cup) of ham and bean soup generally contains:

Calories: 200-300

Protein: 12-20 grams

Carbohydrates: 20-30 grams

dietary Fiber: 5-10 grams

Fat: 5-10 grams

Sodium:

600-800 mg (can vary significantly based on the amount of ham and salt used)

Beans are a good source of protein, fiber, and various vitamins and minerals, while ham provides protein and additional flavor.

To manage sodium intake, you might choose lower-sodium ham and broth.