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Slow Cooker Mexican Ham Soup in a bowl with red kidney beans, shredded ham, and a dollop of sour cream

Slow Cooker Mexican Ham Soup Recipe


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  • Author: Chef Elise
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 min
  • Yield: 6–8 servings

Description

Slow Cooker Mexican Ham Soup is a comforting, flavorful dish made with tender ham, red kidney beans, chopped tomatoes, red capsicum, onions, and a hint of Mexican chili powder, perfect for an easy, hearty meal any day of the week.


Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil

1 medium red onion, chopped

1 garlic clove, crushed

2 celery stalks, chopped

1 medium red capsicum, chopped

1 tsp Mexican chili powder

400g Mutti Polpa Finely Chopped Tomatoes

4 cups chicken stock

950g ham hock

400g can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

3 flour tortillas

Sour cream, to serve


Instructions

1: Prepare the Slow Cooker: Start by heating the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chopped red onion, crushed garlic, celery, and red capsicum until softened, about 5 minutes.

2. Combine Ingredients: Transfer the sautéed vegetables to your slow cooker. Add the Mexican chili powder, Mutti Polpa Finely Chopped Tomatoes, chicken stock, and ham hock. Stir well to combine.

3. Cook Low and Slow: Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat. Cook for 6-8 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the ham to become tender.

Add the Beans: About 30 minutes before serving, add the drained and rinsed kidney beans to the slow cooker. This ensures they retain their texture.

5. Shred the Ham: Remove the ham hock from the soup and shred the meat using two forks. Discard any bones or excess fat, then return the shredded ham to the soup.

6. Serve Warm: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve with warmed flour tortillas and a dollop of sour cream for added richness.

  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 6–8 hours
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Homemade