Description
This Crockpot 15 Bean Soup is a heartwarming blend of flavors, featuring tender beans, vibrant vegetables, and savory ham. Perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 Bean Soup Mix (1 bag, 20 oz)
- Chopped Ham (2 cups)
- Diced Tomatoes (1 can, 14.5 oz)
- Medium Onion (1, diced)
- Chopped Carrots (1 cup)
- Chopped Celery (3 stalks)
- Minced Garlic (1 tablespoon)
- Worcestershire Sauce (1 tablespoon)
- Chili Powder (2 teaspoons)
- Cumin (1 teaspoon)
- Oregano (1 teaspoon)
- Chicken Bouillon (1 teaspoon)
- Chicken Broth (6 cups, no-sodium)
- Fresh Parsley (1/4 cup, chopped or 2 tablespoons dried)
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Rinse, sort, and soak the 15 bean mix overnight or do a quick soak with boiling water for 1 hour.
- In a crockpot, combine the soaked beans and remaining ingredients: ham, diced tomatoes, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cumin, oregano, chicken bouillon, and chicken broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 4 to 6 hours.
- Stir in fresh parsley just before serving to maintain its flavor and color.
- Ladle into bowls and serve warm, optionally paired with crusty bread or cornbread.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute ham with smoked paprika and diced tempeh.
To thicken the soup, smash a few beans against the side of the pot or add cornstarch mixed with water.
Experiment with other vegetables or smoked sausage for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg