Loaded Bean Soup

Load up on fiber, protein and other key nutrients with this tasty slow cooker soup recipe for Loaded Bean Soup. This healthy take on a 16 bean soup is a surefire hit that everyone will enjoy.

Notes

In the package of beans there is a nasty "ham flavoring" packet that I just throw out. I use the smoked ham hocks or anything that is cheap and then I throw that meat out because it is usually tasteless by then. I just use it for the flavor.

To make this recipe on the stovetop:

Sort and wash beans and place in pot. Cover with water two inches above the beans and soak overnight.

Drain beans; add two quarts water and the onion and garlic.

Cover and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender.

Add ham hocks, salt and tomatoes and simmer an additional 30 minutes.

Cooking MethodSlow Cooker

Ingredients

1 pound 16-bean mixture
2 quarts water
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
16 ounces canned diced tomatoes (save the liquid)
10 ounces canned diced tomatoes and green chiles (save the liquid)
1 pound lean ham hocks

Instructions

In your slow cooker, put the beans, water, onion and garlic and cook that for about four hours on low.
Then, add salt, ham, tomatoes and cook that another few hours until the meat is tender.