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Slow Cooker Multi-Bean Soup
If you’re looking for a hearty, budget-friendly meal that practically cooks itself, this Slow Cooker Multi-Bean Soup is a perfect choice. It’s loaded with protein, vegetables, and rich flavor, making it ideal for chilly days or when you want a comforting meal with minimal effort.
Using a 20-ounce multi-bean soup mix and a variety of diced meats, this soup is flexible and filling. Whether you use a ham bone, deli ham, sausage, turkey, chicken, or bacon, you’ll end up with a thick, satisfying bowl of homemade soup.
This soup has a rich, savory broth and tender beans with just the right balance of seasonings — a true comfort food favorite that’s budget-friendly and family-approved.
I failed to plan ahead and didn’t soak the beans the night before, so I started them soaking with the quick soak method. Technically, you don’t need to soak them when making them in the crockpot because of the long cooking time, but they are softer and easier to digest if soaked first.
- Package Includes: Twenty (20) Reynolds Kitchens Bulk Slow Cooker Liners; each measuring 13 x 21 inches, fits 3- to 8-quart round and oval slow cookers
- Easy Cleanup: These strong, reliable slow cooker bags shorten your slow cooker cleanup to eight seconds or less
- Prevents Food from Sticking to Sides: Line your round or oval slow cooker with these bulk slow cooker bags to prevent stubborn, stuck-on messes
- Safe for High Temps: Each slow cooker bag is made with a BPA-free nylon-blend construction that’s safe on warm, low, and high heat settings, up to 400F
- Great for a Variety of Meal Options: Use Reynolds slow cooker liner bags for chili, pulled pork, pot roasts, and soups to prevent food from sticking
- Package Includes:This package contains 30 count slow cooker liners, 13 x 21 inches, fits 3 quart to 8 quart slow cookers, catering to a wide range of cooking pot sizes
- Safe Material: The slow pot liners are made of safe, BPA-free material that ensures your food retains its nutritional value and flavor while simmering to perfection. These liners can withstand high temperatures up to 400°F
- Thick Design: The slow cooker bags are made from a premium nylon blend that prevents bones from puncturing and leaking, ensuring that the cookware stays put and requires no effort to clean
- Save Time And Space: The disposable plastic liners can save a lot of time and you no longer have to spend long hours washing greasy pots. Also, the envelope design is more convenient for you to store them at home
- Multiple Usage:By placing two liners on the slow cooker, you can cook two dishes at the same time, including meat, poultry, fish, desserts, breakfast, chili, soups, stews, appetizers and dips
Ingredients
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20 oz multi-bean soup mix (save the seasoning packet)
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8 cups chicken broth
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1 bay Leaf
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1 medium onion, diced (3/4 to 1 Cup)
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3 medium carrots, diced (I used baby carrots to equal 1 cup)
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2 stalks celery, sliced (approx. 1 cup)
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2 tsp minced Garlic
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3 cups diced meat (Ham bone with ham to equal 3 cups, ham lunch or deli meat, smoked or polish sausage, turkey, chicken or bacon)
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1 15 oz can Tomatoes, diced
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Salt and Pepper to taste
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Instructions
1. Prepare the Beans
Rinse and sort the beans. You can soak them if you prefer, but it isn’t necessary. Be sure to set aside the seasoning packet to add later.
2. Add Ingredients to the Slow Cooker
Place the beans, chicken broth, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, bay leaf, and ham (ham bone if using) into a 6-quart slow cooker.
3. Cook
Cook on HIGH for 4–6 hours or LOW for 8–10 hours, until the beans are tender.
4. Remove Ham Bone (If Using)
If you used a ham bone, remove it from the slow cooker. Clean any remaining meat off the bone and return just the meat to the soup.
5. Finish the Soup
Stir in the diced tomatoes, the reserved seasoning packet, and salt and pepper to taste.
Cover and cook for an additional 15–20 minutes, until everything is heated through.
Serving Suggestions
This soup is delicious on its own, but you can also serve it with:
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Warm, crusty bread or crackers
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Cornbread or biscuits
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A simple side salad
It’s ideal for chilly nights, potluck dinners, or when you want a filling meal without a lot of prep.
Storage & Reheating
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Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days.
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Reheat: Warm on the stovetop over medium heat until hot, or microwave in individual bowls.
This classic Bean Soup is a great example of simple ingredients turning into something satisfying and delicious — all without complicated steps or hard-to-find items.
Slow Cooker Bean Soup
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 20 oz multi-bean soup mix (save the seasoning packet)
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 bay Leaf
- 1 medium onion, diced (3/4 to 1 Cup)
- 3 medium carrots, diced (I used baby carrots to equal 1 cup)
- 2 stalks celery, sliced (approx. 1 cup)
- 2 tsp minced Garlic
- 3 cups diced meat (Ham bone with ham to equal 3 cups, ham lunch or deli meat, smoked or polish sausage, turkey, chicken or bacon)
- 1 15 oz can Tomatoes, diced
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and sort the beans, soak if you want but not necessary. Set aside the seasoning packet to add later.
- Place the beans, chicken broth, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, bay leaf, and ham(hambone if using) in a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Cook on HIGH for 4-6 hours or LOW for 8-10 hours, until beans are done.
- Take out the ham bone if using, and clean any remaining meat off of it to add just the meat back into the soup.
- Stir in the tomatoes, seasoning packet, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes until heated through.
Nutrition
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