Savory Slow Cooker White Bean and Ham Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• Diced ham weighing a pound
• Two cans of black beans, each 15 ounces, rinsed and drained
• Two cans of great Northern beans, each 14.5 ounces, rinsed and drained
• Artichoke hearts, quartered, from a can weighing 14 ounces, drained
• Baby corn from a can weighing 14.25 ounces, drained and cut into pieces
• Sliced mushrooms from two cans, each 4.5 ounces, drained
• Optional green chilies, chopped, from a 4-ounce can
• Celery bunch, chopped
• Two large potatoes, peeled and chopped
• Diced large carrot
• Chopped large leek
• Chopped large cloves of garlic
• Fresh rosemary, chopped, two tablespoons
• Fresh parsley, chopped, one tablespoon
• Fresh thyme, chopped, one tablespoon
• Half a cup of brown sugar
• Creole seasoning, one teaspoon
• White pepper, one tablespoon
• Ground black pepper, one tablespoon
• Salt, one tablespoon
• A pinch of cayenne pepper, to taste
• Two tablespoons of dry red wine
• Sufficient water to cover the ingredients

Step 1

Begin by heating a large skillet over medium-high heat to get it nice and hot. Next, cook and stir the diced ham in the skillet until it turns a beautiful golden brown, which should take about 5 minutes. Once the ham is perfectly browned, transfer it to the waiting slow cooker with care.

Step 2

Now, let's get creative with the ingredients. In the slow cooker, combine a delightful mix of black beans, great Northern beans, tender artichoke hearts, sweet baby corn, earthy mushrooms, spicy green chilies, crunchy celery, hearty potatoes, sweet carrots, fragrant leeks, pungent garlic, aromatic rosemary, fresh parsley, zesty thyme, a touch of brown sugar for sweetness, a kick of Creole seasoning, a pinch of white pepper, a dash of black pepper, a sprinkle of salt, a hint of cayenne pepper for heat, and a generous splash of red wine for depth of flavor.

Step 3

To ensure all the flavors meld together beautifully, pour enough water into the slow cooker to cover all the ingredients like a cozy blanket.

Step 4

Now, set the stage for a delicious meal by heating the slow cooker on High until it reaches a gentle boil. Once it's bubbling away happily, reduce the heat to Low and let it simmer and stew for about 7 hours, allowing the flavors to dance and mingle harmoniously.