Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup

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!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 mins
• Total Time: 23 mins
• Calories: 305 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.