Best 3 Leftover Ham Bone Soup Recipes

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Are you looking for a creative and delicious way to use your leftover ham bone? Look no further! This article provides several enticing recipes for leftover ham bone soup, a hearty and flavorful dish that is sure to warm your soul on a cold day. Using the leftover ham bone adds an extra layer of richness and complexity to the soup, making it a satisfying and memorable meal. These recipes are easy to follow and use commonly found ingredients, ensuring a hassle-free cooking experience. Whether you prefer a classic ham and bean soup, a creamy potato ham chowder, or a spicy ham and corn chowder, there is a recipe here to suit every taste. So, gather your ingredients, grab your leftover ham bone, and let's embark on a culinary journey that transforms leftovers into a delightful and comforting soup.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

QUICK AND EASY LEFTOVER HAM SOUP



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I can't stand having a bunch of leftovers in my fridge, so I do whatever I can to clean it out. This recipe includes all things that I always have leftover after the holidays, and it is delicious! It's so easy and quick and really can be tweaked any way you like. Enjoy!

Provided by lizzie.keen

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes     Ham Soup

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 ½ cups diced leftover cooked ham
1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can navy beans, undrained
¼ cup chopped onion
½ teaspoon dried parsley
1 pinch ground thyme
salt to taste
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
2 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
1 sprig fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat broth in a saucepan over high heat. Add ham, corn, navy beans, and onion. Add dried parsley, thyme, salt, red pepper flakes, and hot sauce. Cook over high heat for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and cook about 5 minutes more. Finish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.5 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 30.6 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 1924.9 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

LEFTOVER HAM BONE SOUP



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Great for fall! If you have a leftover ham bone and a couple of kitchen basics, this soup is easy to prepare and serve. Nothing fancy to it!

Provided by noellemarie

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups water, or as needed
3 cubes beef bouillon
1 teaspoon salt
1 (10 ounce) meaty ham bone
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed, or more to taste
2 small onions, roughly chopped
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Fill a large soup pot with enough water to cover the ham bone, but don't add the bone yet. Bring to a boil.
  • When boiling, add bouillon cubes and salt. Crush bouillon with a spoon until dissolved, then add ham bone, potatoes, onions, kidney beans, turmeric, and cloves. Stir to blend spices and return to a boil.
  • Lower to medium-low heat and simmer until ham is hot and potatoes are easily pierced by a fork, about 1 hour.
  • Remove ham bone. Shred meat and discard bone. Return meat to the soup, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 0.1 mg, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 985.3 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

HAM BONE SOUP



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Don't let that leftover bone from your holiday smoked ham go to waste! Put it to use in this hearty, delicious soup, which can be made with ingredients you probably have in your fridge and pantry. It's nice if you have a little meat left clinging to the bone after you've carved off all the ham, but even if you don't, the bone alone will add rich flavor and smokiness to the dish. You'll need to soak the dried beans overnight, so plan accordingly. Luckily this recipe makes a big batch as the soup keeps well in the freezer (see Cook's Note).

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 9h40m

Yield about 3 quarts; 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound dried navy beans
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 medium carrots, chopped (about 2 cups)
3 stalks celery, chopped (about 1 cup)
3 leeks, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced and washed well (about 1 1/2 cups)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 leftover ham bone
1 head escarole, coarsely chopped (about 6 cups)

Steps:

  • The day before you want to make the soup. put the beans in a large bowl and add cold water to cover by several inches. Soak overnight (or at least 8 hours) in the refrigerator.
  • Drain the beans and rinse. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the carrots, celery and leeks and season with 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook and stir until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the tomato paste and thyme and stir to coat the vegetables. Let the tomato paste toast for 1 minute, stirring, then add the bay leaves and 12 cups of water. Add the beans and nestle the ham bone in. Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, until the beans are almost tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Add the escarole, another 2 cups of water and 1 teaspoon salt. Return the soup to a simmer and cook until thickened and the beans and escarole are very tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Remove the bay leaves and ham bone from the soup and let cool until you can handle the bone. Shred any useable meat left on the bone and stir back into the soup. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

Tips:

  • To make the most flavorful soup, use a ham bone that has been roasted or smoked. This will add a delicious smoky flavor to the broth.
  • Don't be afraid to use leftover vegetables in your soup. This is a great way to use up odds and ends and make a delicious and nutritious meal.
  • If you don't have any leftover vegetables, you can use frozen or canned vegetables. Just be sure to drain and rinse them before adding them to the soup.
  • Season your soup to taste. You can add salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, or any other spices that you like.
  • Serve your soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Ham bone soup is a delicious and easy way to use up leftover ham. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can have a delicious and nutritious meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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