Crockpot Ham and Bean Soup

Submitted by Margie99

"This is a soup my mom made all the time and I couldn't stand it but right now it sounds so good to me. It is so easy that I like to make it on those busy winter days."

 

• Ready In: 8hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 lb navy beans or 1 lb great northern bean
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 cup chopped ham
• 1 bay leaf
• salt and pepper
• water

directions

1. Soak the beans overnight.
2. The next morning, after I rinse the beans, I just throw everything in the crockpot, put in enough water to come within an inch of the top of the crock and put it on low for 8 hours or as long as 12 hours. This usually works great in my 3.5 qt crockpot. Rethinking this, I realized that everyone doesn't have the same size crockpot that i did, I would suggest adding water to no higher than an inch above the beans.
3. Remove the bay leaf and serve.

Reviews

[mntnrain80c_11362800]

I made this soup and quite frankly the broth was watery in consistancy. The 2nd time I made I DID NOT soak the beans..I remembered my Mom never did. Not soaking was a time saver and the soup came out nice and thick not watery.

 

[weekend cooker]

Very comforting soup. Though I did leave out the onion, and did throw in some leftover diced ham, it was a great soup for a chilly night. Made for PRMR tag.

 

[BakinBaby]

Quick and easy. made in the RV and it was so yummy! picture coming. made for photo ta

 

[iewe7726]

Very simple way to make bean soup, always turns out great -- thanks!!! Did not measure the ham though, just threw in the leftovers I had :)

 

[mightyro_cooking4u]

Very warm and comforting soup.