ham bone soup
What to do with the leftover ham bone from your ham dinner. Make a great soup that not only your family will enjoy but so will your pocketbook.
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yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- HAM STOCK
- 1 large meaty ham bone
- 12 cups cold water
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 large carrot, chopped
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 1 - celery rib, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon peppercorns, whole black
- 1 teaspoon thyme, dried
- 2 - bay leaves
- SOUP
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 3 large carrots, diced
- 3 - celery ribs, diced
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 small cabbage head, sliced thin
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 8 cups ham stock
- - kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
How To Make ham bone soup
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Step 1HAM STOCK: In a large pot, bring mixture to a boil, Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered 2 hours. Strain and reserve ham bone and stock. Pull ham off bone, discard fat and chop into bite-size pieces
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Step 2SOUP: In a large pot, heat olive oil. Add onions, carrots and celery. Saute over medium-low heat until tender. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat and cook for 2 hours, or until vegetables are very soft and potatoes are broken up. Season to taste.
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Step 3Serve with a dollop of sour cream and chopped fresh dill, if desired.
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