Crock Pot Soup Beans and Ham Recipe
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.
- Author: Clara
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes to 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Soup Ingredients
- 4 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans
- 1 packet ham concentrate
- 1 pound cubed ham (or leftover chopped ham)
- Combine Ingredients: Take all the ingredients—the pinto beans, ham concentrate, and cubed ham—and place them into your slow cooker.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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