Easy Ham and Bean Soup in the Slow Cooker

ByRegina Sober September 30, 2012February 16, 2026

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easy ham and bean soup

Bean soup is something that brings back many good memories When I was a kid, Iwould stay at my grandmas. She would pull her ham and bean soup she’d made out of the freezer. It was always frozen in perfect portions for a meal. Or we’d make it, so I could write down her recipe (which was never measured). I make an easy ham and bean soup as her’s involves soaking the beans overnight.

Using canned beans saves you a day in making bean soup (not to mention less prep time).

You can dump all the ingredients into the slow cooker, stir, turn on the crock pot and walk away.

This is perfect to make after cooking a ham and there are leftovers. You don’t need a lot to give this soup lots of flavor.

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Ingredients:

3 cans Northern Beans drained
1 cup diced/finely chopped ham
1/3 cup finely chopped carrots
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
2 cups chicken stock
water to fill 1 inch above the beans in the crock pot

how do you make bean soup?

Instructions:

Drain the beans using your colander and place into the crock pot.
Finely chop the ham, carrots and celery to your liking.
Add the chopped ham, carrots and celery into the crock pot.
Pour in 2 cups chicken stock and stir.
Add in enough water to be 1 inch above the beans.
Let cook on low for 4-6 hours.

Serve and enjoy.

Do you eat your soup with crackers or bread?

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Regina Sober

Regina is a modern homesteader and the founder of Eat Travel Life, where she teaches practical food independence for everyday families. Since 2011, she has helped households stretch their resources — first through couponing, and now through simple home systems like gardening, cooking once for multiple meals, preserving food, and building long-term abundance without overwhelm. She lives and grows in Michigan, where her family continues expanding their garden, fruit trees, and community farm stand. Learn more here. Our site is PR friendly for relevant content. story and join Eat Travel Life’s monthly newsletter. If you want to send her a message, contact her. I am PR friendly for relevant content.

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lisa says:

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My husband loves bean soup. He cooks up a big batch and will eat it every day.

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1. Regina says:
  
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  It is great frozen if you don’t eat it all, but I think you must run out of it before that!
  
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Susan E. says:

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I am so making this. Love bean soup and this one looks super easy!

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1. Regina says:
  
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  I hope you enjoy it Susan, it was so simple and the crockpot makes it less hassle.
  
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Real Army of Moms says:

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I love any recipe that begins with cheater, easy, or lazy. Mostly because I am that kind of cook so it makes me feel I can do this. LOL
This looks easy AND yummy perfect for those cooler days.

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Carla Barilá Karam says:

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Regina, I love how easy this is!! A definite must try. Grace, Peace and many blessings, Carla

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Theresa says:

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Ham and bean soup is my favorite! I like your method of cooking. Much quicker, for sure!

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Lisa Fyfe says:

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this looks so easy! love it. going to pin this.

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Leigh @oneandoneequalstwinfun.com says:

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I like that the prep is minimal. Quick and easy, just the way I like it!
Leigh

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Kenya G. Johnson says:

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Pinning for the future. All I need is some cool air. It was 81 and humid here today. 🙁

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