How to Make Slow Cooker Calico Bean Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Slow cooker meals are a staple in many households, providing a convenient way to prepare a delicious and hearty meal with minimal effort. If you're looking for a new slow cooker recipe to add to your repertoire, you'll want to try this Slow Cooker Calico Bean Soup. It's a flavorful and satisfying dish that's perfect for a chilly day.

The key to this recipe is the combination of different beans, which give the soup its "calico" appearance. This soup is not only visually appealing, but ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package dried navy beans
  • 1 meaty beef roast bone
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes
  • 1 ½ cups red wine
  • 3 tablespoons dried minced onion flakes
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon celery seed
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • water to cover

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs
  • Additional Time: 7 hrs 55 mins
  • Total Time: 12 hrs
  • Servings: 9
  • Yield: 8 to 10 servings

  • Soak the beans in water overnight, rinse well and drain.
  • In a slow cooker, combine the soaked beans, meat bones, tomatoes, red wine, parsley, paprika, celery seed, bay leaves, seasoned salt, garlic powder, sugar, ground black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes. Add water to cover.
  • Cook on low setting for 3 to 4 hours, or until beans are tender. Remove the bones and strip and shred any meat from the bones. Discard the bones and return the meat to the slow cooker. Allow to heat through.
  • Nutrition

    234 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 250mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 13g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 128mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 808mg