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Ham and 15 Bean Soup (Slow Cooker or Instant Pot)

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Ham and 15 Bean Soup
Ham and 15 Bean Soup
Ham and 15 Bean Soup

This ham and 15 bean soup is a delicious and comforting family favorite, and it is our favorite way to use up leftover ham.

This ham and 15 bean soup is a delicious and comforting family favorite, and it is our favorite way to use up leftover ham. | APinchOfHealthy.com

My mom made ham and 15 bean soup all the time when I was growing up. I actually remember her making it on New Years because it has black-eyed peas and ham in it, which is supposed to bring luck and prosperity in the new year.

Plus, it was a great way to use up that leftover Christmas ham!

The recipe starts with a 20 ounce bag of Hurst 15 bean soup mix.

This ham and 15 bean soup is a delicious and comforting family favorite, and it is our favorite way to use up leftover ham. | APinchOfHealthy.com

They carry it in all the major grocery stores around here. I have also see the 15 beans sold in the bulk section at Sprouts. You can get the bulk kind, if you want to because I discard the spice packet that comes with it.

I prefer to season it up myself. Plus, it helps me bypass those mystery ingredients that I cannot pronounce.

I do rinse and drain my beans, but I do not soak them ahead of time. If you want to soak yours, you will need to reduce the liquids in this recipe by about a cup and a half.

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Also, I made this in both the slow cooker and the Instant Pot/ pressure cooker. There is a time and place for both, in my opinion.

The Instant Pot is great for making it at dinner time.

This ham and 15 bean soup is a delicious and comforting family favorite, and it is our favorite way to use up leftover ham. | APinchOfHealthy.com

The slow cooker is great to set up earlier in the day so that dinner is waiting for you when you are ready to eat it.

This ham and 15 bean soup is a delicious and comforting family favorite, and it is our favorite way to use up leftover ham. | APinchOfHealthy.com

Both are hands-off, once you chop everything. You can also use pre-diced onions and bottled minced garlic, if you want to make it even easier!

Either way, you are going to get some really delicious and filling soup!

This ham and 15 bean soup is a delicious and comforting family favorite, and it is our favorite way to use up leftover ham. | APinchOfHealthy.com

Also, FYI: the longer you let your soup sit, the thicker it will get. If you are heating up leftovers the next day, you can add a little splash of water, if you wish.

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  • Measuring Cup
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Ham and 15 Bean Soup (Slow Cooker or Instant Pot)

This ham and 15 bean soup is a delicious and comforting family favorite, and it is our favorite way to use up leftover ham.
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword ham and fifteen bean soup, Instant Pot fifteen bean soup
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 servings
Calories 386 kcal
Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

  • 1 20-ounce pack Hurst dry beans (15 beans soup mix) rinsed, discard the spice packet
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 leaves bay
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme or 1.5 teaspoons dried
  • 7.5 cups chicken stock homemade or store-bought
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce or more to taste
  • 1 lb diced ham can use leftover
  • Optional: ham bone if you have one
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients (except salt and pepper) in the slow cooker or Instant Pot.

SLOW COOKER

  1. For the slow cooker, cook in high for about 6 hours, until beans are tender. 
  2. Salt and pepper, to taste. I always taste the soup before I add salt and pepper. There is already a fair amount of salt in the ham and the broth, so sometimes I don't need it at all.

INSTANT POT

  1. For the Instant Pot, cook on high manual pressure for 40 minutes with natural pressure release (do not use the quick release valve, but let the pressure indicator lower on its own).
  2. Salt and pepper, to taste. I always taste the soup before I add salt and pepper. There is already a fair amount of salt in the ham and the broth, so sometimes I don't need it at all.

Recipe Notes

Soup will thicken as it sits.

Save leftover in the refrigerator for up to a week.

This recipe freezes well for up to three months in an airtight container. 

Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.

Nutrition Facts
Ham and 15 Bean Soup (Slow Cooker or Instant Pot)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 386 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Cholesterol 37mg12%
Sodium 1086mg47%
Potassium 1533mg44%
Carbohydrates 53g18%
Fiber 11g46%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 32g64%
Vitamin A 65IU1%
Vitamin C 3.6mg4%
Calcium 187mg19%
Iron 8.5mg47%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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  1. Jo Ann says

    January 10, 2021 at 10:14 am

    5 stars
    I made this according to the recipe, and added 1 teaspoon of liquid smoke. I added black pepper after cooking, no extra salt was needed for us. Delicious soup!

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      January 11, 2021 at 9:35 am

      I am so glad that you enjoyed it, Jo Ann!

      Reply
  2. Kelly says

    January 9, 2021 at 3:44 pm

    Do I soak the beans?

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      January 11, 2021 at 9:34 am

      Hi Kelly! No, I do not soak this beans for this recipe. Enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Geri says

    November 8, 2020 at 11:29 am

    5 stars
    Today I made this for about the fourth time, forgetting that I had neither hambone, ham hock or diced ham in the house.
    I took a pound of uncooked bacon, cut one inch of bacon off the package in one whack and called it “salt pork.”
    It’s in the instant pot right now and I’m expecting it to be delicious!

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      November 9, 2020 at 1:09 pm

      I bet that still turned out good.👌🏻 I hope you enjoyed it Geri!

      Reply
    • Kimberlie says

      November 20, 2020 at 7:34 pm

      5 stars
      I did the same thing a week ago and it was delicious…enjoy your soup 😊

      Reply
  4. Denise Ellingson says

    June 16, 2020 at 1:36 pm

    5 stars
    This is delicious. I also use the cajun seasoning packet that comes with the beans and add in a can or two of Rotel tomatoes and then omit the hot sauce. It makes a really good bean soup.

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      June 16, 2020 at 1:58 pm

      I am so glad that you enjoyed it, Denise!💖

      Reply
  5. Emily says

    April 16, 2020 at 9:55 pm

    Hi!
    Thank you for the recipe. I followed it based off the instant pot and slow release, but the beans are still somewhat hard. Any tips?!

    -Emily

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      April 18, 2020 at 7:11 am

      Hi Emily! Put the lid back on and cook a little longer. Sometimes certain factors (such as the age of the beans) may cause them to need a little more time.

      Reply
  6. Bettye says

    March 27, 2020 at 11:24 pm

    If you can find the Cajun flavored soup mix, by all means use the seasoning packet that comes with it! The flavors are superb. Same brand, just Cajun seasonings.

    Reply
    • Karis says

      May 13, 2020 at 10:27 am

      I use a little liquid smoke half seasoning packet and can of tomatoes with chiles Yummm!

      Reply
      • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

        May 14, 2020 at 7:50 am

        Sounds like some yummy additions!👌🏻 Glad you enjoyed it.🙌🏻

        Reply
  7. Kathi says

    February 25, 2020 at 4:25 pm

    Can I use water and the seasoning packet if I don’t have chicken broth?

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      February 27, 2020 at 2:39 pm

      Hi Kathi. Yes, the seasoning packet can be used if you want. The flavor won’t be exactly the same, but it’ll still be good using water in place of broth.

      Reply
  8. Tina says

    February 10, 2020 at 9:21 pm

    5 stars
    This turned out great! I used a little bit of the ham seasoning that came with the 15 bean soup. I also used kielbasa instead of ham. My boyfriend and my teens loved it! ❤️

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      February 14, 2020 at 7:52 am

      I am so glad to hear it, Tina!💖

      Reply
  9. Misty says

    August 31, 2019 at 11:17 am

    Can you cook the ham from frozen or do I need to thaw it? This will be my first attempt at using my instant pot

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      September 1, 2019 at 10:35 am

      Hi Misty! I have used a hambone from the freezer successfully with this recipe. Hope that helps! Good luck! Hope it turns out delicious for you.

      Reply
  10. Michelle says

    May 26, 2019 at 1:26 am

    I’m curious why the seasoning packet is discarded? Im not one to heavily season as it is, so this is most likely a good thing for me!

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      May 26, 2019 at 7:40 am

      Hi Michelle! Great question. I avoid mystery ingredients, and I wasn’t sure about some of the ingredients in the packet, so I just seasoned it myself.

      Reply
      • craig says

        January 5, 2020 at 1:20 pm

        But with what?

        Reply
  11. MOON-PIE says

    March 26, 2019 at 11:37 am

    ….yo…..says 8 servings…..so, whatsa serving size? I just started my new Pot….had it for four days….have used it every day……itsa learning experience…..enjoying it wish I’d got one sooner…

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      March 26, 2019 at 12:33 pm

      It will vary a little bit, based on your produce. But each serving will be close to 2 cups each.

      Reply
  12. Brit says

    January 23, 2019 at 6:06 pm

    4 stars
    I had already soaked my beans before I found this recipe. I used 6 cups of liquid, as suggested and did 25 minutes on high pressure with a natural release. That seems to be a little much as many of the beans are no longer beans 😂.

    Reply
    • Shelly says

      November 30, 2019 at 7:25 pm

      5 stars
      I soaked my beans for 8 hours then cooked them in my Instant pot for 16 minutes in 6 cups of broth. I released the pressure after 25 minutes and the beans were perfect. I mashed some up with my potato masher to thicken the soup. I’m old school, so I didn’t salt the beans at all until they were completely cooked. I also added slightly less than a tablespoon of red wine vinegar. You can’t taste the vinegar, but it brings out the flavor of the ham and the beans.

      Reply
  13. Rebecca says

    January 10, 2019 at 11:53 am

    5 stars
    Made this for lunch today for my mom, kids, and I. We will be having the rest for dinner tonight with my husband. O my goodness it was so good. We are currently doing Dave Ramsey, so with the leftover ham from Christmas in the freezer, this meal is fantastic and super cheap! I substituted parsely for the thyme because I didn’t realize I was out. Still wonderful.

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      January 11, 2019 at 11:07 am

      I am so glad y’all enjoyed it, Rebecca! 🙌🏻🥰

      Reply
  14. Christine says

    January 7, 2019 at 8:24 pm

    What size pot is this recipe made for? I have not made it yet as I want to make sure I have the right size pot. The instructions are clear that the pot should not be filled past 1/2 if one is cooking beans.

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      January 8, 2019 at 10:24 am

      6 quart👍🏻 I haven’t tested it in the other models, but it should work without issues in the 8 quart as well. If you have a 3 quart, cut the recipe ingredients in half, but use the same cook time. Hope this helps!

      Reply
      • Christine says

        January 8, 2019 at 11:49 am

        Thank you for your reply. I do have the 6-quart but I was going past the halfway mark before I finished putting in all my liquid. It made me nervous so I’m cooking it in the slow cooker today.

        Reply
  15. lane says

    January 6, 2019 at 10:13 am

    5 stars
    this was incredibly delicious. I made it for my inlaws and everyone including kids loved it. Will definitely make it again. this will likely show up in the monthly rotation. thank you.

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      January 6, 2019 at 10:15 am

      Yay! Thanks for letting me know💖

      Reply
  16. Alyssa says

    December 2, 2018 at 7:17 pm

    5 stars
    My family LOVED this soup! I added celery and carrots! Del 😉🤗

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      December 3, 2018 at 9:17 am

      Yay Alyssa! I am so glad y’all enjoyed it.🙌🏻😘

      Reply
  17. Suzann Smith says

    November 29, 2018 at 12:26 pm

    5 stars
    I was skeptical about so much broth but it was perfect. I used a Honeybaked hambone, added a can of Rotel tomatoes with chilies. My first instant pot endeavor. Can’t believe you don’t have to soak the beans!

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      November 29, 2018 at 12:34 pm

      I am so glad you enjoyed it!💖 We just made a batch a few days ago with our Honeybaked hambone too…leftover from Thanksgiving.👌🏻

      Reply
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