Rachie's Ham Bone Soup

Warm up your kitchen with Rachie's Ham Bone Soup, a hearty and comforting recipe that transforms a leftover ham bone into a soul-soothing bowl of goodness. Packed with tender carrots, celery, potatoes, and creamy white beans, this slow-simmered soup makes the most of simple ingredients while developing rich, savory flavors. A touch of thyme, a bay leaf, and aromatic garlic elevate the broth, while the shredded ham adds an irresistible depth of taste. With only 15 minutes of prep time and a simmer that fills your home with cozy aromas, this one-pot wonder is perfect for chilly evenings or using up holiday leftovers. Serve it hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a rustic yet elegant finish. Keywords: ham bone soup, hearty soup recipe, leftover ham recipe, savory soup, homemade comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:135 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 piece Ham bone
• 3 medium Carrots
• 3 medium Celery stalks
• 1 large Onion
• 3 pieces Garlic cloves
• 2 medium Russet potatoes
• 15 oz Canned white beans (like cannellini or great northern beans)
• 6 cups Low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
• 2 cups Water
• 1 tsp Thyme (dried)
• 1 piece Bay leaf
• 2 tsp Parsley (chopped, optional for garnish)
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tbsp Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Dice the carrots, celery, and onion, and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

Add the diced onion, celery, and carrots to the pot and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ham bone to the pot and pour in the chicken or vegetable stock along with the water. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 5

While waiting for the pot to boil, peel and dice the potatoes.

Step 6

Once the pot reaches a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer. Add the diced potatoes, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Cover the pot partially with a lid and let simmer for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Drain and rinse the canned white beans, then add them to the pot during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

Step 8

After 90-120 minutes of simmering, carefully remove the ham bone from the pot. Let it cool slightly, then shred any remaining meat from the bone and return the meat to the soup. Discard the bone.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasonings with more salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 10

Serve the soup hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3479.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1412.5

Total Fat 43.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 119.0mg	0%
Sodium 6628.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 181.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.0g	0%
Total Sugars 28.3g
Protein 77.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 545.0mg	0%
Iron 15.8mg	0%
Potassium 5039.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.5%

Protein: 21.7%

Carbs: 50.8%