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Ham Bone Soup Recipe

Before you throw out that leftover ham bone, use it in a delicious and hearty Ham Bone Soup your family will love.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 176 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 leftover ham bone
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3 carrots peeled and chopped
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup dried navy beans soaked overnight and drained
  • 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups diced cooked ham
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

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  1. Place the soaked and drained navy beans, ham bone, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, chicken broth, bay leaf, thyme, and black pepper in a large pot. Bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, covered, for about 1.5 hours or until the beans are tender.
  3. Remove the ham bone from the pot. Shred any remaining meat off the bone and return the meat to the pot. Add the diced cooked ham and continue to simmer for about 30 minutes.
  4. Stir in the chopped parsley just before serving. Adjust seasoning with salt and additional pepper if needed.

Nutrition Information

Calories 176kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 21mg (7%) Sodium 400mg (17%) Potassium 662mg (19%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 4148IU (83%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 68mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 176

% Daily Value*

Calories 176kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 400mg 17%
Potassium 662mg 14%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 4148IU 83%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 68mg 7%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.