Name: Ham and Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp canola oil; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 2 long celery ribs, diced; 2 medium carrots, diced; 4 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 1/2 cups diced ham; 1 lb dried navy beans, rinsed and drained; 8 cups chicken broth; 1 large bay leaf; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; Salt, to taste; Optional: ham bone from leftover whole cooked ham

Description

A cozy and heartwarming ham and bean soup perfect for chilly evenings, cooked conveniently in a slow cooker.

Ingredients

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2 tbsp canola oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 long celery ribs, diced
2 medium carrots, diced
4 cloves of garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups diced ham
1 lb dried navy beans, rinsed and drained
8 cups chicken broth
1 large bay leaf
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Salt, to taste
Optional: ham bone from leftover whole cooked ham

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Instructions

Dice the onions, celery, carrots, and ham into bite-sized pieces. Peel the garlic and set it aside.
Rinse the navy beans in cold water and let them strain in a colander.
Set your slow cooker to the sauté setting and let it heat up. Add the canola oil and sauté the diced onions, celery, and carrots until they’re soft and starting to turn golden.
If using a ham bone, toss it into the pot for an even richer flavor.
Press the minced garlic into the pot, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the diced ham and sauté for a few additional minutes, letting the flavors meld.
Pour in the rinsed navy beans and the chicken broth. Add the thyme, bay leaf, crushed red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt. Stir until well combined.
Close the lid, turn the valve to the sealed position, and set your slow cooker to pressure cook on high for 30 minutes.
Once the timer goes off, let it naturally release for 10 minutes before carefully doing a quick release.
Discard the bay leaf and ham bone before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. To reheat, stir occasionally over medium heat, adding broth if needed to reach desired consistency.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 450
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 56g
Fiber: 15g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 50mg