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Easy Slow Cooker Ham and White Bean Soup

Easy Slow Cooker Ham and White Bean Soup

This comforting and hearty slow cooker ham and white bean soup is perfect for cool weather. It combines tender ham, creamy white beans, and flavorful herbs in a savory broth, making it an easy and delicious one-pot meal.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lbs ham hock smoked
  • 1 cups diced onions
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups carrots sliced
  • 2 stalks celery sliced
  • 1 lbs dried white beans rinsed and sorted
  • 8 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups spinach chopped, optional
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Place the ham hock in the slow cooker.
  • Add the diced onions, garlic, carrots, and celery to the slow cooker.
  • Rinse and sort the white beans, then add them to the slow cooker.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and stir in the dried thyme and black pepper.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beans are tender.
  • Remove the ham hock and shred the meat. Return the meat to the slow cooker.
  • Stir in the chopped spinach, if using, and let it wilt.
  • Taste and season with salt as needed before serving.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, skip the ham hock and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.