Crockpot Ham And Bean Soup

1 tablespoon unsalted butter (olive oil may be subsituted)

1 large white or yellow onion (diced small)

1 carrot (peeled, trimmed, and sliced thinly)

3 to 5 cloves garlic (finely minced)

2 or 3 fresh thyme sprigs OR ¾ teaspoon dried thyme

Three 15-ounce cans cannellini or great northern beans (drained and rinsed (if possible I use low or no-salt added))

4 cups chicken or vegetable stock (I use low or no-salt added)

1 pound ham* (cubed (about 3 cups) - See Notes)

1 teaspoon smoked paprika (regular paprika may be substituted although smoked adds a great touch)

To a large skillet, add the butter, onion, and saute over medium-high heat for 5 minutes; stir intermittently.
Transfer the onion, plus all remaining ingredients to at least a 7 to 8-quart slow cooker.
Cover and cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours and serve.
To a large Dutch oven or stockpot. add the butter, onion, and saute over medium-high heat for 5 minutes; stir intermittently.
Add the carrot and saute for another 2 to 3 minutes, stir intermittently.
Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute, stirring nearly constantly.
Add all the remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat to medium-low or low, and simmer for approximately 20 minutes and serve.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🍲Soup

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 8h