Hearty Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Stew

Name: Hearty Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Stew
Total time: 980 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 450 g dry navy beans; 2 liters water; 300 g cubed cooked ham; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced; 3 carrots, peeled and shredded; 3 stalks celery, sliced; 1 medium onion, diced

This comforting ham and bean stew is a family favorite and perfect for the slow cooker. With just a handful of ingredients, you can enjoy a warm and hearty meal.

980 min

easy

324kcal

calories

47g

carbohydrates

fat

16g

fiber

19g

protein

465mg

sodium

sugar

Soup American

Ingredients

450 g dry navy beans

2 liters water

300 g cubed cooked ham

2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced

3 carrots, peeled and shredded

3 stalks celery, sliced

1 medium onion, diced

Directions

Step 1

In a large container, cover the navy beans with several inches of cool water and let them soak for 6 hours to overnight.

Step 2

Drain the soaked beans and transfer them to the slow cooker. Add enough water to cover the beans, then stir in the ham, potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion.

Step 3

Cover the slow cooker and cook on High for 3 hours and 30 minutes. Then, switch to Low and continue cooking for at least 6 hours and 30 minutes. The longer it cooks, the more flavorful it becomes.