• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
4 Sons 'R' Us

4 Sons 'R' Us

Fast fix, budget-friendly, family-style recipes made from scratch at home

  • Home
  • About
    • Work With Me
    • Privacy Policy
    • Nutritional Disclaimer
    • Email Subscribe
  • Recipe Index
    • ALL Recipes
  • Course
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
    • Drinks
    • Lunch
    • Main Dish
  • Holidays
    • 4th of July
    • Christmas
    • Easter
    • Halloween
    • St, Patrick’s Day
    • Thanksgiving
    • Valentine’s Day
  • Ingredients
    • Beef
    • Chicken & Poultry
    • Pork
    • Seafood
    • Vegetables
  • Popular
    • Air Fryer
    • Bread
    • Cakes & Pies
    • Casseroles
    • Cookies & Bars
    • Comfort Food
    • Copycat
    • Crock Pot
    • Grilling
    • Instant Pot
    • Kid Friendly
    • Salads & Dressings
    • Snacks & Dips
    • Soups, Stews & Chili
  • Family
    • Arts & Crafts
    • Child’s Play
    • D.I.Y.
    • Parties
    • Opinion
  • TQK  
4 Sons 'R' Us
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Home
  • About
    • Work With Me
    • Privacy Policy
    • Nutritional Disclaimer
    • Email Subscribe
  • Recipe Index
    • ALL Recipes
  • Course
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
    • Drinks
    • Lunch
    • Main Dish
  • Holidays
    • 4th of July
    • Christmas
    • Easter
    • Halloween
    • St, Patrick’s Day
    • Thanksgiving
    • Valentine’s Day
  • Ingredients
    • Beef
    • Chicken & Poultry
    • Pork
    • Seafood
    • Vegetables
  • Popular
    • Air Fryer
    • Bread
    • Cakes & Pies
    • Casseroles
    • Cookies & Bars
    • Comfort Food
    • Copycat
    • Crock Pot
    • Grilling
    • Instant Pot
    • Kid Friendly
    • Salads & Dressings
    • Snacks & Dips
    • Soups, Stews & Chili
  • Family
    • Arts & Crafts
    • Child’s Play
    • D.I.Y.
    • Parties
    • Opinion
  • TQK  
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
Recipe Index » Popular » Crock Pot » Crockpot Ham & White Bean Soup

Crockpot Ham & White Bean Soup

Published by Meaghan on January 24, 2015 | last updated on April 20, 2022.

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
Jump to Recipe

This Crockpot Ham & White Bean Soup is an easier, set it and forget it, variation of the classic. It’s super simple with a very short ingredient list. It makes it quite a delightful surprise when you first dig in and discover just how incredibly flavorful it is.

Crockpot ham & white bean soup shown served in white bowls on a flannel napkin

Do any of you other Moms & Dad’s make your kids cook?

Because apparently that is listed under to ‘cruel and unusual punishment’ category on Friday nights.

Ya know, the weekly fend fo yo-self night.

Son # 2 acts like it’s just unconscionable that his mother wouldn’t want to slave over the stove or toil away in the kitchen for him for one evening a week.

Because apparently that’s my job. Ha!

Crockpot ham & white bean soup shown served in white bowls on a flannel napkin

So, fend for yourself night.

Nothing new around these parts, but you’d never know it when listening to the complaining chorus.

Any who, it’s pretty simple make what you want, and leftovers are always divided evenly among the boys.

Sometimes though, one son will decide that’s not sufficient, or maybe he’s just having a golden child moment, and decides he’s going make dinner for everyone.

While years ago that would have been boxed mac and cheese (because that’s where they were at), it’s now an actual meal … something say, like Mom would make.

While I’ve always been adamant that my boys know there way around the kitchen and be self sufficient, I wasn’t satisfied with knowing how to follow the directions on a packet of pasta, or scramble a few eggs.

(Oh, and to make sure we all know/knew what we were doing we took it back to the stone age by deciding against owning a microwave)

Within the past few months or so though, they’ve caught onto a little piece of meal magic though.

The CROCKPOT.

Turns out I’m not the only one who can throw a few ingredients in that sucker and have dinner ready in a few hours.

Crockpot ham & white bean soup shown served in white bowls on a flannel napkin

It’s Friday?

You know where the family recipe books are. Pick one and work together, or there’s always grilled cheese and a can of tomato soup.

Or Ramen noodles.

I did say it was fend for yourself night, didn’t I? 

Behold!

The sons did not in fact starve this week!! So we’re here to share their latest creation … crockpot ham and white bean soup.

And it’s good you guys.

Crockpot ham & white bean soup shown served in white bowls on a flannel napkin

Want to know what’s even more ironic?

I made this for them two weeks ago for supper, and you should have heard the resounding complaining chorus.

Because, soup. Of any kind. For dinner. 

My, my … how the tables have turned.

Crockpot ham & white bean soup shown served in white bowls on a flannel napkin

See? So Simple- a child can do it.

Have an Instant Pot? Pressure Cook This Ham & White Bean Soup recipe for quicker results!

This soup was made for both the slow cooker & the pressure cooker.

There’s just a couple adjustments to be made when adding it to the Instant Pot.

Add all of the ingredients to the pot, just as instructed for the slow cooker.

Then add two-three additional cups of water.

This is necessary for it to come to pressure and cook properly.

Cook the soup on high pressure for 45 minutes, and allow for a completely natural pressure release. 

Once the pressure release is finally done, open the lid & give everything a good stir.

You can serve now, or let the soup rest for 10-15 minutes. It will continue to thicken as it sits.

The soup will be hot, so keep that in mind when serving.

The Beans Shouldn’t Have To Soak, How To Ensure They Cook Properly

Whether you choose to make this in the slow cooker or the Instant Pot, the beans should’ve require a pre-soak to come out perfectly cooked.

To ensure they cook properly, use dry beans that you just recently purchased.

The only time my beans have come out under cooked, it’s been because I used beans from my pantry store that had been in there for quite some time.

They’re still good, but those definitely require a pre-soak before using in virtually any recipe.

The fresher the dry beans, the better the turn out in this particular recipe.

Other Cozy Ham Soup Ideas To Enjoy:

  • Mac And Cheese Soup
  • Ham & Lentil Soup
  • Crockpot Split Pea Ham & Barley Soup

If you’ve tried this CROCKPOT HAM & WHITE BEAN SOUP, or any other recipe on my site, let me know in the comment section how it turned out, we love hearing from our readers! You can also follow along with me on PINTEREST, FACEBOOK, and INSTAGRAM to see more amazing recipes and whatever else we’ve got going on!

Crockpot Ham & White Bean Soup

A simple but filling soup that's made in the crockpot. With how flavorful it is, your guests will be shocked at how few ingredients it requires.
3.90 from 204 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 263kcal
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us
Prevent your screen from going dark

Ingredients

  • 1 lb of dried Great Northern Beans rinsed and sorted through
  • about 1 lb of ham large pieces
  • 6 cups of chicken stock or broth
  • 1 medium white onion diced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • parsley to taste
  • oregano to taste
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in crockpot, and stir them all together.
  • Cook on low for 8 hours.
  • Ladle into bowls and serve warm.

Notes

We either serve this soup with cornbread, or crusty dinner rolls. Trust me, you want something to sop up the juices in the bottom of the bowl! This meal can also be made ahead of time, or in a double batch, and frozen until ready to use. Just thaw, reheat, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 266mg | Potassium: 995mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 4mg
Did you make this recipe?Share it on Instagram @4sonsrus or tag #4sonsrus!

 

If you enjoyed this...

  • Dad's Award Winning Secret Ingredient Chili
    Dad's Award Winning Secret Ingredient Chili
  • Italian Alfredo Tortellini with Ham
    Italian Alfredo Tortellini with Ham
  • Three Bean Pasta Salad
    Three Bean Pasta Salad
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
« Previous Post
Poor Man's Beef Wellington
Next Post »
Meatball Quesadillas
4sonsrus about us graphic

Hi! I’m Meaghan

Welcome to my kitchen. Pull up a chair and get ready to dig into family friendly, easy recipes and meal ideas. I’m a self proclaimed, proud pickle snob and cheese lover. Aside from that, I’m also the mom to 4 busy boys, elementary school through college aged. My boys keep my husband and I busy, and boy, do they like to eat. A lot. Read more...

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter

Reader Interactions

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Helpful comments include feedback on the post or changes you made.

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Comments

  1. Heather says

    February 22, 2018 at 9:10 am

    I halved the recipe to use in my mini slow cooker! Will be making this as more of a side to along along with collard greens, corn bread and ribs!

    Reply
  2. Carol Mack says

    March 6, 2018 at 10:48 pm

    4Sons, You sound like a lovely person! I’ve read through your comments and all of your responses are just so kind…

    I have printed out the recipe and will try it tomorrow. At first, I was thinking it sounded sort of bland and boring, but, after reading the comments and remembering that I tend to lean toward recipes that don’t have a lot of zip in them, I decided to give it a whirl. I will let you know how we like it! Thank you!

    Reply
    • 4sonsrus says

      March 6, 2018 at 11:37 pm

      Carol, you are just the sweetest! Thank you so much! It does seem like it would be a bit boring at first read, but it ends up being shockingly flavorful!! I can’t wait to hear your review, and hope you find many more recipes to love on our site 🙂

      Reply
  3. Carley Sulzmann says

    March 16, 2018 at 9:51 am

    I am going to try this tonight but I want to add potatoes but I don’t want them to mushy so when during the cooking should I put them in? Thank you…Carley

    Reply
  4. Carley Sulzmann says

    March 16, 2018 at 9:52 am

    Oops I meant to say when during the cooking should I put them in? Thank you Carley

    Reply
  5. Christine King says

    March 29, 2018 at 4:01 pm

    5 stars
    This sounds so yummy. Would you know how many calories are in a serving?

    Reply
    • 4sonsrus says

      March 29, 2018 at 4:30 pm

      It’s about 6-8 servings for us, depending on how hungry we are and how much cornbread we eat with it, lol. At 6, each serving would be about 425 calories.

      Reply
  6. Melessa says

    April 24, 2018 at 7:03 am

    Can i use pinto beans? Do i need soak them….I just have a bag of those instead of northern white beans…

    Reply
    • 4sonsrus says

      April 24, 2018 at 8:13 pm

      You sure can, but if that’s what you’re using I would suggest going ahead and giving them a good soak beforehand.

      Reply
  7. Nicole S. says

    October 14, 2018 at 9:33 am

    I have an instant pot that I’m pretty new at using. I’d love too hear some opinions on how long to cook this in the IP and the method used with the IP.

    Reply
  8. Darlene says

    October 15, 2018 at 12:14 pm

    Does anyone know how to use hamhocks? That’s the way my Mom made her bean soup.

    Reply
    • 4sonsrus says

      October 15, 2018 at 8:35 pm

      My Grandma and Mother still use them. I keep them stocked in my deep freezer. You can totally sub them for the ham in this recipe if that’s what you’d prefer 🙂

      Reply
  9. Deb James says

    November 15, 2018 at 10:45 am

    5 stars
    This looks wonderful!! Thank you!

    Reply
  10. Nina says

    December 11, 2018 at 3:05 pm

    What size crockpot is this recipe for?

    Reply
  11. Allison says

    November 19, 2019 at 10:18 am

    Thought it was time to finally comment. I’ve been making base version of the soup for years. I always go to this page because it’s so simple! Typically add a couple carrots and celery too to get some veg in each serving. But this is soooo yummy!! Fills our belly’s and and is the ultimate comfort food!

    Reply
    • 4sonsrus says

      November 19, 2019 at 8:17 pm

      It’s one of my favorite Fall soups for so many reason, but a big part of it is the simplicity. Great idea with the carrots and celery! On top of the extra flavor it’s always good to get some extra veggies in.

      Reply
  12. Kris Ski says

    November 20, 2019 at 10:47 pm

    Hi 4sonsrus!
    I am just seeing this recipe now. Oh boy I can’t wait to make it. It is just myself and I live in SW Florida so soup is not the norm but it sounds so yummy that I will turn down the A/C very cold and enjoy. My question is did you ever get the chance to try it in the pressure cooker yet? If so, how did it come out and please tell me the cooking details. Thank you and happy holidays!

    Reply
    • 4sonsrus says

      November 20, 2019 at 11:05 pm

      Kris, we are actually testing it this week! I will have the post updated with Instant Pot cooking instructions by Monday.

      Reply
  13. Lindsay says

    January 5, 2020 at 8:37 am

    How would I cook this if I did soak my beans overnight? Wanting to cook this today and my beans have been soaking since last night.

    Reply
    • 4sonsrus says

      January 5, 2020 at 10:12 am

      You’d just cook it as already written, just keep an eye on it for doneness.

      Reply
  14. regs says

    January 23, 2020 at 10:34 pm

    5 stars
    Wow, I love it! Ham and white beans combination, that’s great.

    Reply
  15. Helena says

    March 19, 2020 at 11:40 pm

    Can you use beef bone broth instead of chicken broth and I’m using pinto beans

    Reply
    • 4sonsrus says

      March 19, 2020 at 11:51 pm

      You can absolutely use a different broth, beef or even vegetable will also work. You can switch up the beans too. I just can’t guarantee a different dry bean will cook soft in the same amount of time.

      Reply
  16. Helena says

    March 20, 2020 at 10:11 am

    Ok thanks.

    Reply
  17. Joyce Cole says

    December 11, 2020 at 12:52 am

    5 stars
    This was delicious! I don’t think I ever used oregano in ham and beans before, but it was great. I’ll definitely make it again.

    Reply
  18. Just Judy says

    September 8, 2021 at 1:36 pm

    5 stars
    Made multiple times throughout the winter, always a hit!

    Reply
    • 4sonsrus says

      September 14, 2021 at 9:49 pm

      It’s the best way to warm up from the inside out on cold Winter nights!

      Reply
  19. Cecile says

    October 1, 2021 at 3:38 pm

    This soup looks so yummy! I am definitely going to try it out. Can this be made on the stove top? Would I have to soak the beans first?

    Reply
  20. Peggy sue says

    October 3, 2021 at 8:02 am

    I had to use navy beans. Hope it turns out.

    Reply
    • 4sonsrus says

      October 3, 2021 at 5:42 pm

      Navy beans will work just fine!

      Reply
  21. Tracy says

    October 21, 2021 at 11:50 am

    Can I use it on high..? For a shorter cooking time?

    Reply
    • 4sonsrus says

      October 21, 2021 at 6:32 pm

      You can, but you may want to soak your beans first to ensure they’re nice & soft when the soup’s done.

      Reply
  22. Chris says

    October 30, 2021 at 10:23 am

    Can you sub the stock for just water? Is it best to soak the beans over night?

    Reply
  23. Tabitha says

    November 3, 2022 at 2:12 pm

    Hello! Can you use canned white northern beans in this? I use the canned in other recipes, and have never used dry beans.

    Reply
    • 4sonsrus says

      November 3, 2022 at 3:08 pm

      You could try it! Canned beans would need a much shorter cook time.

      Reply
  24. tj says

    November 15, 2022 at 8:58 am

    Hello, when you say “to taste” on the parsley and oregano, just how much do you use? Thank you!

    Reply
    • 4sonsrus says

      November 15, 2022 at 6:46 pm

      I probably use 1/2 – 1 tsp of each, if I had to guess.

      Reply
  25. Barbara says

    January 4, 2023 at 2:32 pm

    hello, Did you presoak the beans before putting them in the crockpot.thanks

    Reply
    • 4sonsrus says

      January 4, 2023 at 6:51 pm

      I do not, but you can if you prefer that. I know if your beans are on the older side, they may need a presoak first.

      Reply
« Older Comments

Primary Sidebar

Welcome to 4 Sons ‘R’ Us

Hi! I’m Meaghan. Welcome to my kitchen. Pull up a chair and get ready to dig into family friendly, easy recipes and meal ideas.

I’m a self proclaimed, proud pickle snob and cheese lover. Aside from that, I’m also the mom to 4 busy boys, elementary school through college aged. My boys keep my husband and I busy, and boy, do they like to eat. A lot.

Read More

Trending Recipes

a wooden spoon in a silver pan of buttered cafeteria noodles
grinder salad on meat and cheese stuffed toasted hoagie rolls
homemade boursin cheese served in a blue ramekin with crackers and pretzels on the side

Footer

SEEN ON

as seen on promo graphic

SEEN ON

as seen on promo graphic

Copyright 2022 • 4 Sons R Us • Privacy Policy

4 Sons 'R' UsLogo Header Menu
  • Homepage
  • About
  • Recipe Index
    • ALL Recipes
  • Course
  • Holidays
  • Ingredients
  • Popular
  • Family
  • TQK