Delicious and Comforting Ham Bone Soup

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Delicious and Comforting Ham Bone Soup
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
90 mins
Total Time:
110mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on February 26, 2024

This hearty and flavorful Ham Bone Soup is the perfect comfort food for cold winter days. Made with tender ham, vegetables, and savory broth, this soup is sure to warm you up from the inside out. It's easy to make and great for using up leftover ham bones.

Ingredients

  • 1 leftover ham bone
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 cup diced ham
  • 2 cups chopped kale
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In a large pot, sauté the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened.
  2. Add the ham bone, broth, bay leaf, thyme, and rosemary. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
  3. Remove the ham bone and shred any meat, discarding the bone.
  4. Add the diced ham and kale to the pot. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Ham bone soup is a great way to use up leftover ham bones after a holiday meal.
  • The bone adds rich flavor to the soup and can be simmered for hours to extract all the deliciousness.
  • This soup can be easily customized with your favorite vegetables and herbs.