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Ultimate Ham Bone Soup: Comfort in a Bowl - Ham bone soup: Make this incredibly flavorful and hearty soup using your leftover ham bone in the slow cooker. Simpl

Ultimate Ham Bone Soup: Comfort in a Bowl

Savor this hearty ham bone soup, featuring tender carrots, celery, and aromatic thyme for ultimate comfort.
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Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.2 kg / 2.4lb leftover ham bone (OR store bought ham hock / meaty bone)
  • 2 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 celery stalk, cut into chunks
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 sprigs thyme or 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1.5-2 cups dried white beans, no need to soak
  • 2 litres / 2 quarts water (8 cups)
  • 2 tbsp (30g) butter or oil
  • 1 onion, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Place the ham bone, carrots (cut into chunks), celery stalk (cut into chunks), 2 garlic cloves (unpeeled), thyme sprigs, dried white beans (no soaking needed), and water into the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
  • Remove the ham bone from the slow cooker. Shred any meat off the bone and discard the bone. Return about half of the shredded ham back into the slow cooker.
  • Discard the thyme sprigs.
  • Chop the carrot and celery chunks removed earlier and return them to the slow cooker.
  • Melt 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add about half of the remaining shredded ham and cook until golden and crispy.
  • Transfer most of the crispy ham to the slow cooker, reserving a few pieces for garnish.

Notes

- For an even richer broth, use a ham hock or a meaty ham bone.
- You can add other vegetables like potatoes, leeks, or parsnips along with the carrots and celery.
- Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.