Ham Bone Soup Recipe
This Slow Cooker Ham Bone Soup is the easiest and most delicious way to turn your leftover ham bone it into a hearty soup with zero fuss.
Servings 12
Calories 22kcal
Ingredients
For bone broth
- 1 leftover ham bone
- 1 onion
- 2 carrots
- 2 cloves garlic
- handful parsley
- 1 bay leaf
- 8 peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
For finished soup
- 1 1/2 cups leftover ham diced
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 2 carrots peeled and diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
For bone broth
- Add ham bone, onion, carrots, garlic, rosemary, bay leaf, peppercorns, and vinegar to your slow cooker. Cover with water and set on low for 12 hours.1 leftover ham bone, 1 onion, 2 carrots, 2 cloves garlic, handful parsley, 1 bay leaf, 8 peppercorns, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- After your broth is cooked, Strain out and discard the bone and vegetables.
For finished soup
- Skim fat off the top of your broth. Season with salt.1 teaspoon salt
- Add oil to a large skillet. Caramelize onions and carrots (about 10 minutes). Add garlic and cook for one more minute.1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 onion, 2 carrots, 3 cloves garlic
- Add diced leftover ham along with sautéed onions, carrots, and garlic to your ham broth. Adjust seasonings and simmer for 2 minutes until heated through. Serve and enjoy.1 1/2 cups leftover ham
Notes
Can I add other vegetables to the soup? Definitely! This recipe is super flexible, and you can add whatever veggies you like. Potatoes, celery, parsnips, or even a handful of kale or spinach at the end would all be great additions. Just sauté any extra veggies along with the carrots and onions to make sure they’re nice and soft before adding them to the broth. Some folks like to add beans.
Can I use a store-bought ham bone if I don’t have leftovers? Yes, absolutely! If you don’t have a leftover ham bone from a big meal, you can buy one from the store. Some butchers sell them, or you can find them in the meat section at most grocery stores.
Can I freeze the soup? Yes, absolutely! This soup freezes really well. Just let it cool completely, and be careful to use freezer safe jars as jars can sometimes break due to the expansion that happens when food is frozen. It’ll stay fresh for up to 3 months. When you're ready to eat, just thaw it in the fridge overnight and reheat it on the stove. You might want to skim off any fat that solidifies during freezing, but it’s still going to be delicious.
Nutrition
Calories: 22kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.5g | Protein: 2.3g
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