Transform simple ingredients into a symphony of flavors with this hearty and aromatic slow-cooked soup. Smoky ham, creamy white beans, and a medley of vegetables simmer together in a spiced broth, creating a comforting and deeply satisfying culinary experience.
Ingridients
Adjust Servings
Nutrition
Carbohydrate
53 g
Cholesterol
21 mg
Fiber
15 g
Protein
20 g
Saturated Fat
3 g
Sodium
1766 mg
Sugar
10 g
Fat
8 g
Unsaturated Fat
0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Brown the Ham (10 minutes): In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the diced ham, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides. This step enhances the smoky flavor. Transfer the browned ham to a 6-quart or larger slow cooker.
02
Step
15 mins
Combine Ingredients (5 minutes): Add the black beans, Great Northern beans, artichoke hearts, baby corn, mushrooms, green chilies, celery, potatoes, carrot, leek, garlic, rosemary, parsley, thyme, brown sugar, Creole seasoning, white pepper, black pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, and red wine to the slow cooker with the ham.
03
Step
2 mins
Add Water (2 minutes): Pour in 8 cups of water, ensuring all ingredients are submerged. Add more water if needed to cover the ingredients by at least an inch.
04
Step
6 hrs
Slow Cook (7 hours): Cover and cook on low heat for 7 hours, or until the potatoes and carrots are tender and the flavors have melded together beautifully. Stir occasionally during the last hour of cooking.
05
Step
0 mins
Adjust and Serve (5 minutes): Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or cayenne pepper to taste. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot.
For an even richer flavor, consider using smoked ham hock instead of diced ham and remove the bone before serving.
If you prefer a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes against the side of the slow cooker during the last hour of cooking.
Garnish with a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of fresh parsley for added freshness.
The soup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
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Vicente Davis
Jun 23, 2025I added a bay leaf to the slow cooker for extra flavor, and it was a great addition.
Izabella Jones
Jun 9, 2025The spice level was perfect for us, but if you're sensitive to heat, you might want to reduce the amount of cayenne pepper.
Zack Watsica
May 26, 2025This is my new favorite slow cooker soup recipe! So easy and so flavorful.
Edmond Herzog
May 19, 2025I used cannellini beans instead of great Northern beans, and it was still delicious.
Dorris Cormier
May 8, 2025This soup is amazing! The flavors are so complex and delicious. My family loved it!
Seamus Lemke
Apr 25, 2025I didn't have any Creole seasoning, so I used a combination of paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. It worked perfectly.
Rosalind Dibbert
Apr 21, 2025I found that 7 hours on low was a bit too long for my slow cooker, the potatoes were a little mushy. Next time I will try 6 hours.