Crock Pot Ham and Bean Soup

Crock Pot Ham and Bean Soup is a classic winter favorite that is perfect for using leftover ham or ham bones from Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 small yellow onion (diced (about 1 cup))
• 2 tsp minced garlic (2 cloves)
• 3 celery stalks (diced (about 3/4 cup))
• 2 large carrots (diced (about 1 cup))
• 6 cups unsalted chicken stock
• 1 pound dried Navy or Great Northern beans (sorted of debris and rinsed)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 Tbsp fresh thyme (chopped or 1 tsp dried thyme)
• 2 tsp fresh rosemary (chopped or 1/2 tsp dried rosemary)
• 1 tsp salt (more to taste)
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 cups diced or shredded ham
• 1 meaty ham bone (optional)
• 2 Tbsp fresh parsley (chopped for serving)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1For extra flavor and softer onions: In a skillet or in the insert of your slow cooker you can brown in over medium-high heat, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil. Saute the onions for 3-4 minutes until softened and lightly browned. Add the garlic and saute for 20 seconds. Then add the chopped celery and carrots and saute for 4 minutes. Transfer to crockpot.
2. 2Stir together all the ingredients (except the parsley) in your slow cooker.
3. 3Cover and cook on high for about 5 hours or until beans are tender. If using a bone take the bone out, remove the meat, stir it into the soup, and discard the bone. Take out the bay leaves. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4. 4Serve garnished with parsley.