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Crockpot Navy Bean and Ham Soup

This crockpot navy bean and ham soup is exactly that kind of meal—simple to make, deeply satisfying, and packed with rich, smoky flavor. Navy beans soak up the savory goodness of ham, vegetables, and seasonings, creating a soup that’s both filling and full of heartwarming flavor.
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Course: Appetizer, Crockpot, Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb navy beans washed and any bad beans removed
  • 1 large smoked ham bone
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • ¾ cup chopped carrots
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 –5 cups water

Method
 

  1. Add the navy beans, ham bone, onion, celery, carrots, garlic, black pepper, bay leaves, and water to a crockpot. Stir gently to combine.
  2. Cover and cook on low heat for 6–8 hours, or until the beans are tender and the flavors are well blended.
  3. Remove the ham bone from the crockpot and shred any meat from it. Discard the bone.
  4. Return the shredded ham to the crockpot and stir to combine.
  5. Remove the bay leaves and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.
  6. Enjoy!