Ham and Beans Crock Pot

Indulge in the comforting flavors of this hearty Ham and Beans Crock Pot recipe, a classic dish that’s perfect for cozy family meals or chilly evenings. This easy slow-cooker recipe combines tender great northern beans, savory ham, and a medley of fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, all simmered to perfection in rich chicken broth infused with garlic, thyme, and bay leaf. With just 15 minutes of prep and a hands-off cooking time of 8 hours, the crock pot does all the work, transforming simple pantry staples into a soul-warming meal. Serve this wholesome dish with crusty bread or cornbread for a complete, satisfying dinner. Ideal for meal prepping or feeding a crowd, this recipe is a must-try for fans of slow-cooker ham and beans.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried great northern beans
• 1 piece or cup ham bone or diced ham
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 medium celery stalks, chopped
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 piece bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and sort the dried beans to remove any debris or damaged beans.

Step 2

In a large bowl, soak the beans overnight in enough water to cover them. Drain and rinse the beans before cooking.

Step 3

Place the drained beans in the crock pot along with the ham bone (or diced ham), diced onion, sliced carrots, chopped celery, and minced garlic.

Step 4

Pour the chicken broth into the crock pot to cover the ingredients.

Step 5

Add the bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper to the crock pot. Stir everything gently to combine.

Step 6

Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 8 hours or until the beans are tender and the flavors are well combined.

Step 7

Once cooked, remove the ham bone (if used), shred any remaining ham from the bone, and return the meat to the crock pot. Discard the bone.

Step 8

Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 9

Ladle the ham and beans into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Step 10

Serve warm with crusty bread or cornbread for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2433.6 grams (2433.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2133

Total Fat 19.20g	25%
Saturated Fat 5.80g	29%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 119mg	40%
Sodium 8828mg	384%
Total Carbohydrate 310.20g	113%
Dietary Fiber 75.80g	271%
Total Sugars 26.10g
Protein 169.40g	339%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 926mg	71%
Iron 27mg	151%
Potassium 7993mg	170%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 8.3%

Protein: 32.4%

Carbs: 59.3%