ham bone soup

Florala, AL
Updated on Sep 28, 2012

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

  • Step 1
    HAM 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
  • Step 2
    SOUP: 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.
  • Step 3
    Serve with a dollop of sour cream and chopped fresh dill, if desired.

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