Slow Cooker Ham and Navy Bean Soup | Budget Friendly Meal and so Delicious!!!

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey ham is lower in fat, while smoked sausage adds flavor at a lower cost.

navy beans

🥗Healthier: cannellini beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Cannellini beans are a healthier alternative, while pinto beans are often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth reduces sodium and calories, while bouillon is a budget-friendly option.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is a cost-effective substitute.

Soak 1 pound of dried pinto beans overnight or for at least 8 hours.

Drain and rinse the soaked beans.

Place the beans inside the slow cooker.

Chop the carrots, celery, and onion into small dice and add them to the slow cooker.

Add dried parsley, black pepper, fresh thyme, and chopped garlic to the slow cooker.

Pour in 6 cups of low sodium chicken broth.

Add the ham bone to the slow cooker and stir the mixture.

Cover and cook on high for 4.5 hours.

After cooking, remove the bay leaves.

Take a cup of the beans and puree them for a creamier texture, if desired.

Add the ham meat from the bone back into the soup after pureeing.

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