Ham And Great Northern Bean Soup For The Crock Pot

Name: Ham And Great Northern Bean Soup For The Crock Pot
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dried great northern beans, separated, soaked, and rinsed; 3/4 cup carrot, chopped; 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 6 cups chicken broth (or substitute 2 cups of pan drippings if you have them, so 2 cups ham drippings and 4 cups chicken b); 2 cups cooked ham, diced or shredded; 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme (or more to taste); 1/2 teaspoon basil (or more to taste); 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 bay leaf; salt (I use sea salt)

Servings: persons

1
Place the soaked and rinsed beans in a 5- or 6-quart crock pot. Look them over one more time for any bad beans or foreign matter.
2
Add chopped carrots and onion.
3
Pour chicken broth (pan drippings/chicken broth combination if you're using it) over beans, carrots, and onion. Mix gently.
4
Add ham and stir again.
5
Throw in ground thyme, basil, and ground black pepper. (Measurements in ingredients section are a guesstimate, I hardly ever use measuring spoons when cooking, I just make a cup in my hand and eyeball it.) To my tastebuds, a little thyme goes a long way so you may wish to add more than 1/2 teaspoon. Stir again.
6
Add bay leaf and push it gently under the surface of the broth so it doesn't float.
7
Cook on high for 1 hour, then low for 8 hours, stirring once in a while if you can. You could probably just cook on low for 8-9 hours if there's nobody home to change the setting. I just like to get things heated up and moving so I do high for an hour on just about everything I put in a Crock Pot.
8
Remove the bay leaf.
9
Add salt just before serving to the whole pot or individual bowls.
10
This may taste good with a drop of Dijon mustard in individual bowls or even a tablespoon or two of cream.
11
If it's too thin, just take the lid off for a while.

965

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

143

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dried great northern beans, separated, soaked, and rinsed, 3/4 cup carrot, chopped, 1/2 cup onion, chopped, 6 cups chicken broth (or substitute 2 cups of pan drippings if you have them, so 2 cups ham drippings and 4 cups chicken b), and more.

Yes, Ham And Great Northern Bean Soup For The Crock Pot 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!