Navy Bean Soup in the Crock Pot

Warm, hearty, and effortlessly comforting, Navy Bean Soup in the Crock Pot is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it meal perfect for busy weeknights or chilly evenings. Made with tender navy beans, smoky ham hock or diced ham, and a medley of savory vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, this slow-cooked soup is infused with rich, homestyle flavors. The long cooking time allows the beans to become perfectly tender and the seasoning—a mix of dried thyme, bay leaf, garlic, and black pepper—to deepen into a robust and aromatic broth. Serve it piping hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a touch of brightness and pair it with crusty bread or crackers for a truly satisfying meal. Packed with protein and fiber, this crock pot soup is a wholesome and nourishing choice for the whole family.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried navy beans
• 1 ham hock (or diced ham)
• 2 large carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the dried navy beans thoroughly under cold water and pick out any debris. If desired, soak them overnight in a bowl of water for quicker cooking, then drain and rinse before use.

Step 2

In a crock pot, combine the navy beans, ham hock (or diced ham), diced carrots, diced celery, diced onion, and minced garlic.

Step 3

Pour in the chicken broth and add the bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and ground black pepper. Stir gently to combine.

Step 4

Cover and cook the soup on low heat for 8 hours (or on high heat for 4–5 hours) until the beans are tender and the soup is flavorful.

Step 5

If using a ham hock, remove it once the beans are fully cooked. Shred the meat from the bone and stir the shredded meat back into the soup.

Step 6

Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 7

Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired. Enjoy with crusty bread or crackers for a filling meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2977.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1942.6

Total Fat 17.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 40mg	0%
Sodium 4047.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 324.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 81.1g	0%
Total Sugars 34.4g
Protein 136.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 878.1mg	0%
Iron 25.9mg	0%
Potassium 7905.4mg	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: 8.0%

Protein: 27.2%

Carbs: 64.7%