Crock Pot 15 Bean Soup

This Crock Pot 15 Bean Soup is a hearty and protein-rich recipe, which includes Hurst’s 15 Bean Soup mix and diced ham. It’s a classic, foolproof recipe, ready in about 6 hours and 35 minutes.

Crock Pot 15 Bean Soup Ingredients

• 20 oz. Hurst’s® HamBeens® 15 Bean Soup mix (save the ham flavor packet for later)
• 2 cups diced ham (leftover ham works great)
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery ribs, peeled and diced
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 8 cups water or chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf

Add at the end:

• 14.5 oz. can Italian-flavored diced tomatoes
• 3 cups chopped kale
• ½ lemon, juiced

How To Make Crock Pot 15 Bean Soup

1. Prep the beans: Rinse and sort the beans to remove any debris. Add them to the crock pot and set aside the seasoning packet for later.
2. Add soup ingredients: Stir in diced ham, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, basil, thyme, and water or broth. Place the bay leaf on top.
3. Cook the soup: Cover and cook on HIGH for 6 hours without removing the lid.
4. Add finishing ingredients: After 6 hours, remove the bay leaf. Stir in diced tomatoes, chopped kale, and lemon juice. Cover and cook on HIGH for another 20 minutes.
5. Stir in seasoning: Add the ham flavor packet, stir well, and serve hot.

Recipe Tips

• Do I need to soak the beans first?
  No soaking needed—just rinse them before adding to the slow cooker.
• Can I use smoked sausage instead of ham?
  Yes, sliced smoked sausage or leftover turkey also works well.
• How to make this vegetarian:
  Omit the ham and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
• Can I add potatoes?
  Yes, diced potatoes can be added at the beginning for extra heartiness.
• How to make it spicy:
  Stir in a pinch of red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños.

What To Serve With 15 Bean Soup

This thick and savory soup goes great with cozy sides like:

• Cornbread or corn muffins
• Buttery biscuits
• Crusty artisan bread
• Side salad
• Roasted vegetables

How To Store 15 Bean Soup

Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freeze: Freeze in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

15 Bean Soup Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 236kcal
• Carbohydrates: 42g
• Protein: 18g
• Fat: 1g
• Saturated Fat: 1g
• Cholesterol: 12mg
• Sodium: 514mg
• Potassium: 869mg
• Fiber: 12g
• Sugar: 4g
• Calcium: 67mg
• Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I cook this on LOW instead of HIGH?
Yes, cook on LOW for 8–9 hours, then add the final ingredients as directed.

Do I have to use the seasoning packet?
No, it’s optional. For lower sodium or personal flavor preference, skip it or adjust to taste.

Can I use fresh spinach instead of kale?
Yes, add spinach in the last 5–10 minutes of cooking instead of kale.

Why is my soup too thick?
As the beans cook, they absorb a lot of liquid. Add more broth or water if needed.

Is this soup gluten-free?
Yes, as long as your broth and ham are gluten-free.