15 Bean Soup Smoky Ham (Print Version)

A comforting slow-cooked blend of tender beans, smoked ham, and vegetables for cozy meals.

# What You'll Need:

→ Beans

01 - 1 bag (20 oz) 15-bean soup mix, rinsed and sorted

→ Meats

02 - 1 leftover ham bone with meat attached

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 large onion, diced
04 - 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
05 - 3 celery stalks, sliced
06 - 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
07 - 3 garlic cloves, minced

→ Liquids

08 - 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
09 - 2 cups water

→ Spices & Seasonings

10 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
13 - 1 bay leaf
14 - Salt to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Rinse and sort the beans, discarding any debris or broken beans.
02 - Place the beans in the bottom of a large slow cooker (6 quarts or larger). Add the ham bone on top of the beans.
03 - Add onion, carrots, celery, diced tomatoes with juice, and garlic to the slow cooker.
04 - Pour in chicken broth and water. Sprinkle in smoked paprika, thyme, black pepper, and add the bay leaf.
05 - Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours, or until the beans are tender.
06 - Remove the ham bone and let cool slightly. Shred any remaining meat and return it to the soup. Discard the bone and bay leaf. Stir well, taste, and season with salt as needed.
07 - Ladle soup into bowls and serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh parsley.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Effortless Preparation: With only 20 minutes of active prep, the slow cooker handles the long 8-hour simmer.
  • Rich Flavor Profile: The ham bone provides a deep, smoky essence that permeates every bean.
  • Nutritious and Filling: Packed with 20g of protein per serving and a variety of fiber-rich beans.
  • Budget-Friendly: A great way to use up holiday leftovers and pantry staples to feed 8 people.
02 -
  • Sorting Detail: Always double-check the 15-bean soup mix for any broken beans or debris during rinsing.
  • Freezing: This soup freezes beautifully; let it cool completely before portioning into airtight containers for easy future meals.
  • Meat Shredding: Don't forget to shred every bit of tender meat off the ham bone before discarding it to ensure every spoonful is full of flavor.
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