Name: The Best Crock Pot 15 Bean Soup Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 20 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ tsp black pepper; 1 (15 oz) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes (with juice); 1 (20 oz) bag 15-bean soup mix (discard seasoning packet); 1 large ham hock or 2 cups diced ham; 1 large onion, diced; 1 tbsp chili powder; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp salt (add at end); 1 tsp smoked paprika; 2 bay leaves; 3 carrots, diced; 3 ribs celery, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or water); Optional: fresh spinach or kale, lemon juice, hot sauce

A hearty, colorful mix of 15 different beans slow-simmered with smoky ham, tomatoes, and warm spices until thick and comforting. This classic soup is pure cozy in a bowl—perfect for chilly days.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This is hands-down the best 15-bean soup you’ll ever make because the crockpot does all the work while turning pantry staples into a rich, soul-warming meal that tastes like it simmered for days. The variety of beans gives incredible texture and flavor, the ham adds smoky depth, and the long slow cook melds everything into pure comfort. It’s budget-friendly, naturally gluten-free, high in fiber and protein, and feeds a crowd with almost zero hands-on time. Make a pot on Sunday and enjoy cozy lunches all week—leftovers get even thicker and more delicious!

Recipe Tips and Tricks

Soak overnight OR use the quick-soak method—never skip this step.
Discard the seasoning packet that comes with the beans (we’re making our own!
Add acidic ingredients (tomatoes, lemon) in the last 2 hours to keep beans tender.
Stir in fresh greens last 20 minutes for bright color.
For thicker soup, mash a cup of beans against the side of the pot.
Taste before serving—beans love salt, but add it at the end.
Save the ham bone—it’s liquid gold for flavor.

Yield: 12 Generous Bowls

The Best Crock Pot 15 Bean Soup Recipe

Hearty 15-bean soup with ham, slow-cooked to cozy perfection—ultimate comfort food!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 8 hours

Additional Time 10 minutes

Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients

½ tsp black pepper
1 (15 oz) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes (with juice)
1 (20 oz) bag 15-bean soup mix (discard seasoning packet)
1 large ham hock or 2 cups diced ham
1 large onion, diced
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp salt (add at end)
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 bay leaves
3 carrots, diced
3 ribs celery, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
8 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or water)
Optional: fresh spinach or kale, lemon juice, hot sauce

Instructions

Soak the rainbow: Rinse beans, then soak overnight in cold water (or quick-soak: boil 2 min, rest 1 hour). Drain and rinse.
Load the crock: Add soaked beans, ham hock (or diced ham), onion, celery, carrots, and garlic to the slow cooker.
Season it up: Sprinkle in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, pepper, and toss in bay leaves.
Pour the liquid: Add 8 cups chicken broth—beans should be fully submerged.
Set it & forget it: Cook on low 8–10 hours or high 5–6 hours—until beans are buttery soft.
Remove the hock: Pull out ham hock, shred meat, discard bone and fat—return meat to pot.
Add tomatoes: Stir in fire-roasted tomatoes with juice—acidity goes in late!
Taste and adjust: Add salt now (beans need it!), plus lemon juice or hot sauce if desired.
Green boost (optional): Stir in a few handfuls of spinach or kale last 20 minutes.
Serve with love: Ladle into bowls, top with your favorites, and dig into the coziest soup ever!

Notes

Don’t add salt until the end—early salt toughens beans.
Soup thickens dramatically overnight—thin with broth when reheating.
The longer it sits, the better it tastes—perfect make-ahead meal.

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 408Total Fat 23gSaturated Fat 6gUnsaturated Fat 16gCholesterol 162mgSodium 503mgCarbohydrates 4gFiber 1gSugar 2gProtein 43g

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