Ham Bone Soup Recipe
There’s something comforting about a hearty bowl of soup. When it’s made from scratch, the flavors deepen with every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 ham bone with some meat on it
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 carrots chopped
- 3 celery stalks chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 6 cups water or broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup potatoes or beans optional
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large soup pot.
- Sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- Add carrots and celery to the pot.
- Cook vegetables for 5 minutes.
- Place the ham bone in the pot.
- Add water or broth until fully covered.
- Stir in thyme and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
- Simmer the soup for 1.5 to 2 hours.
- Remove ham bone and let cool.
- Shred meat from the bone.
- Return meat to the pot.
- Add potatoes or beans if using.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer for 20 more minutes.
- Remove bay leaf before serving.
Notes
- Use smoked ham bone for extra flavor.
- Add a can of beans for more protein.
- Dice vegetables evenly for balanced texture.
- Simmer longer for deeper flavor.
- Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.