Serve up these flavorful slow cooker ham and beans! This is loaded with pinto and cannellini beans, diced ham, veggies for a flavorful and comforting soup. Give this crockpot ham and beans recipe a try.
This is a fantastic recipe to use up leftover ham with. Or if you are craving and don’t have ham in your fridge or freezer, go ahead and buy some! It takes a few minutes to dice up and serve.
Slow Cooker Ham & Beans
I love slow cooker recipes and this is one we make often, especially when it gets cooler outside.
Meal Prep Recipe
Another great thing is you can whip up a batch and place in single serve containers for serving up later as a dinner or even for grab and go lunches.
You can freeze your leftover ham and beans as well. The bean texture will be slightly softer but it will taste amazing.
How to Make Slow Cooker Ham and Beans
Step 1: Start by prepping all your vegetables that will go into your soup. As well as dicing up the ham into cubes.
Step 2: Start to add all your ingredients into the slow cooker and give it a quick stir to mix it all together.
Step 3: Place lid on the slow cooker and cook as directed in the printable recipe card below.
Once done, remove the bay leaves and serve.
What To Serve With Ham And Beans
You are welcome to eat your ham and beans plain or serve up your favorite sides. I will share a few ways we pair things with our beans.
- Cornbread
- Dinner Rolls
- Side Salad
- Collard Greens
- Etc
What Beans To Use In Recipe
I might be a bit different but I use two different kinds of beans. Cannellini and Pinto beans.
We purchase canned beans, then drain off the liquid and give them a rinse, and then you are ready to toss in.
If you use dry beans the cook time will need to be a bit longer, as it takes time for it to soften. And a note to cooking with dry beans, never open the lid as it will make it to where your beans might not soften properly.
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Slow Cooker Ham and Beans
This easy Slow Cooker Ham & Beans Soup is great for a fall evening and busy nights on the go. Serve with Cornbread or your favorite Grilled Cheese Sandwich.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. (16 oz.) Cooked & Diced Ham
- 1 - 15 oz. Can of White Cannellini Beans, Drained & Rinsed
- 1 - 15 oz. Can of Pinto Beans, Drained & Rinsed
- 2 - 32 oz. Chicken Broth Containers
- 2 Stalks of Celery, Diced
- 1 1/2 Cups of Carrots, Diced
- 1 Medium White Onion, Diced
- 1 Tbsp. Minced Garlic
- 1 tsp. Paprika
- 1 tsp. Salt
- 1/2 tsp. Black Pepper
- 2 Bay Leaves (remove before serving)
- Parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients for ham and beans in your slow cooker.
- Cook on High for 4-6 Hours.
- Remove the Bay Leaves and serve! Garnish with Parsley (Optional)
Notes
Stove-top Cooking Method: Combine all ingredients in a large stock pot. Bring everything to a boil over high heat, then reduce to Medium-Low and cook for another 30 minutes. Serve with your favorite cornbread recipe!
Prep Ahead Instructions -
In a Large Ziploc Bag combine Diced Ham, Cannellini Beans, Pinto Beans, Celery, Carrots, White Onion, Minced Garlic, Paprika, Salt, Black Pepper, and Bay Leaves. Seal tightly and store in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
Cooking Instructions -
Place the contents of the Ziploc bag along with 2 containers of Chicken Broth in a large slow cooker. Cook on high for 4-6 hours. Remove Bay Leaves before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 388Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 3354mgCarbohydrates: 60gFiber: 9gSugar: 6gProtein: 30g
