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Crock Pot Soup Beans and Ham Recipe

4.7 from 130 reviews

This comforting Crock Pot Soup Beans and Ham recipe combines creamy pinto beans with savory ham, slow-cooked to perfection. Ideal for a cozy meal, it effortlessly melds flavors using convenient canned beans and leftover ham, delivering a hearty and satisfying soup that pairs wonderfully with cornbread.

Ingredients

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Soup Ingredients

  • 4 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans
  • 1 packet ham concentrate
  • 1 pound cubed ham (or leftover chopped ham)

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: Take all the ingredients—the pinto beans, ham concentrate, and cubed ham—and place them into your slow cooker.
  2. Stir and Cover: Give the mixture a thorough stir to evenly distribute the ham concentrate and ham pieces, then cover the slow cooker with its lid.
  3. Slow Cook: Set the slow cooker to low and allow it to cook for about 4 to 6 hours, giving the flavors ample time to meld and develop.
  4. Flavor Development: Since all the ingredients are already precooked, the slow cooking primarily allows the beans to absorb the savory ham flavor and the ingredients to blend beautifully.
  5. Serve: Once done, ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot, ideally accompanied by a side of cornbread for a complete and comforting meal.

Notes

  • You can use leftover ham or a fresh package of cubed ham depending on availability.
  • Because the ingredients are precooked, avoid cooking longer than 6 hours to prevent over-softening the beans.
  • For added texture, consider stirring the soup occasionally during cooking.
  • Serve with warm cornbread or crusty bread for best results.

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