Crock Pot Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Crock Pot Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: BEANS; 1 1/2 cups dried baby lima beans; 1 1/2 cups dried great northern beans; 1 tablespoon salt; 8 cups water; MEAT AND VEGETABLES; 1 smoked ham hock; 1 cup diced smoked ham; 1 cup diced Little Smokies sausage; 1/2 lb bacon, diced and fried crisp,reserve 2 tbs bacon grease; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 stalks celery, diced; 1 medium carrot, shredded; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped; DRY SEASONINGS; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 2 teaspoons beef bouillon, crystals; 2 teaspoons msg; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 bay leaves; WET SEASONINGS; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon A.1. Original Sauce; 2 teaspoons liquid smoke; 2 tablespoons rendered bacon fat

Servings: persons

BEANS
1 1/2 cups dried baby lima beans
1 1/2 cups dried great northern beans
1 tablespoon salt
8 cups water
MEAT AND VEGETABLES
1 smoked ham hock
1 cup diced smoked ham
1 cup diced Little Smokies sausage
1/2 lb bacon, diced and fried crisp,reserve 2 tbs bacon grease
1 medium onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, diced
1 medium carrot, shredded
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
DRY SEASONINGS
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 teaspoons beef bouillon, crystals
2 teaspoons msg
1 teaspoon sugar
2 bay leaves
WET SEASONINGS
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon A.1. Original Sauce
2 teaspoons liquid smoke
2 tablespoons rendered bacon fat

1
RINSE AND SORT BEANS AND PUT IN LARGE POT WITH WATER AND SALT.
2
BRING TO BOIL AND BOIL FOR TWO MINUTES.
3
TURN OFF HEAT, COVER, AND LET STAND FOR 1 HOUR.
4
RINSE, DRAIN, AND TRANSFER TO CROCK POT.
5
COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS IN 6 1/2 QUART CROCK POT WITH 10 CUPS WATER.
6
COOK ON LOW FOR 8 HOURS.
7
REMOVE HAM HOCK.
8
CUT OFF USEABLE MEAT AND RETURN MEAT TO POT.
9
REMOVE BAY LEAVES.
10
FOR THICKER SOUP, STIR IN 1 TBS CORN STARCH MIXED WITH 2 TBS WATER.
11
COOK ON HIGH FOR 30 MINUTES TO 1 HOUR.
12
ADJUST SEASONINGS TO TASTE.
13
Makes enough to feed a Third World Country or two teen-agers!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 29 ingredients. The key ingredients include: BEANS, 1 1/2 cups dried baby lima beans, 1 1/2 cups dried great northern beans, 1 tablespoon salt, and more.

Yes, Crock Pot Bean Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Crock Pot Bean Soup

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