June 7, 2026
URL: https://m.hunts.com/recipes/chilis-soups/ham-and-white-bean-soup-10543
- Prep time 30 minutes
- Total time 330 minutes
- Servings 8
Ingredients
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1 cup dry great northern or navy beans, soaked overnight
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1 can (14.5 oz each) Hunt's® Petite Diced Tomatoes, undrained
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1 medium yellow onion, chopped
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2 medium carrots, chopped
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2 medium ribs celery, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, chopped
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1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 bay leaf
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1 leftover ham bone or smoked ham hock
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4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
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2 cups water
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1-1/2 cups chopped fully cooked lean ham
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2 cups chopped fresh kale
Nutrition Information
128 calories, 14g carbs
Directions
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Step one
Pour soaked beans, undrained tomatoes, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, thyme, salt, pepper, and bay leaf in 6-quart slow cooker and stir well. Nestle the ham bone into the vegetable mixture. Pour in chicken broth and water.
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Step two
Cook on high 5 to 6 hours, until beans are soft and creamy. Remove ham bone and bay leaf. Stir in chopped ham and kale. Cover the slow cooker and cook until kale is wilted, about 10 minutes. Serve your ham and white bean soup.
Tips
If using canned beans, drain and rinse two 15 oz can great northern beans in place of the soaked dry beans. Cook on high 4 to 5 hours.
