Ham White Bean and Collard Greens Soup Crock Pot

Cozy up with a bowl of hearty Ham, White Bean, and Collard Greens Soup made effortlessly in your crock pot! This comforting, slow-cooked soup combines tender cannellini beans, savory diced ham, and nutrient-packed collard greens in a flavorful broth infused with smoked paprika, garlic, and thyme. With a medley of sautéed onions, carrots, and celery bringing aromatic depth, this recipe is as wholesome as it is satisfying. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this one-pot wonder is easy to make and packed with protein, fiber, and rich, smoky flavors. Serve it hot with crusty bread or cornbread for a delicious, soul-warming meal your family will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:380 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked ham (diced)
• 3 cups Cannellini beans (cooked, drained, and rinsed)
• 4 cups Collard greens (stems removed and roughly chopped)
• 1 medium Yellow onion (diced)
• 2 medium Carrots (peeled and diced)
• 2 Celery stalks (diced)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 6 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 2 Bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste)
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened and slightly golden.

Step 2

Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant. Remove from heat.

Step 3

In a large crock pot, add the sautéed vegetables, diced ham, cannellini beans, and chopped collard greens.

Step 4

Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine.

Step 5

Add smoked paprika, dried thyme, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to distribute seasonings evenly.

Step 6

Cover the crock pot with its lid and set to cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours. Stir occasionally, if possible.

Step 7

Once the cooking time is complete, remove the bay leaves and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if necessary.

Step 8

Serve the soup hot with crusty bread or cornbread on the side for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3312.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1917.0

Total Fat 48.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 236.1mg	0%
Sodium 8587.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 207.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 59.7g	0%
Total Sugars 33.8g
Protein 177.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1116.4mg	0%
Iron 19.0mg	0%
Potassium 5120.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.3%

Protein: 35.8%

Carbs: 41.9%