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HOW TO COOK DRY BEANS IN A SLOW COOKER

Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds dry navy beans (picked and rinsed)
  • Two tablespoons of butter or olive oil
  • One large onion, chopped fine
  • Two cloves of minced garlic
  • Two finely chopped celery stalks
  • 12 diced carrots, diced (optional)
  • 1 pound of ham steak, cut into bite-sized pieces, or larger ham bone
  • Salt & Pepper
  • ¼ cup of chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Melt butter and sauté onion and celery until softened in a slow cooker. After adding the garlic, cook for one minute. Add beans, carrots, and ham. Add enough water to cover the beans.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil for around 10 minutes if your slow cooker has that capability. If necessary, add extra water. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, covered.
  3. If you used a ham bone, set it aside to cool before dicing the meat and adding it back to the soup. If you want a thicker soup, crush some of the beans against the pot’s side.
  4. Add salt & pepper to taste, garnish with parsley, if desired.

For more ideas on cooking beans in a slow cooker, you can check out this video.

  • Author: Bobby