It's one of those dump and go soups that's perfect for busy days and a great way to use up a leftover ham.

Easy Ham and Bean Soup

Ham and bean soup was one of my mom's go-to dinners growing up. Almost every single Sunday she made roast beef or ham and so of course when it was ham that always meant a leftover ham bone.

My mom had to feed 6 kids on a very tight budget so that often meant she made the most of the leftover ham bone and made ham and bean soup the next day. It was also a great option for her because she was a single working mom and it's a recipe that requires minimal effort.

Here go-to method was on the stovetop but I prefer this slow cooker set-and-forget method and I love how the ham comes out so unbelievably tender.

This soup is so comforting and though it only requires a few simple ingredients it has such a satisfying flavor. Just don't forget a lot of the flavor comes from the ham bone so I don't recommend using ham without the bone.

Serve it with fresh bread or crackers and you've got a perfectly comforting dinner, just like mom or grandma used to make!

Bean and Bacon Soup

There aren't many canned soups out there that I'll buy but the one that I've always bought is Campbell's Bean and Bacon Soup. My mom bought it so I grew up eating it and therefor it's one of those foods I just crave (that and a pack of ramen noodles).

Well I finally decided it was due time to try making it a home and I'm so glad I finally did because of course this homemade Bean and Bacon Soup is so much better then the canned stuff!

It's so easy to make, it's incredibly hearty and filling and it has such a delicious flavor!