Elsie's Spinach or "burning Weed" Soup Recipe

Name: Elsie's Spinach or "burning Weed" Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ham bone, and leftover ham cut into chunks; 1 onion, chopped; 2 carrots, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 8 cups water; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 (10 ounce) packagechopped spinach, thawed; 3 potatoes, peeled and diced; 1 cup half-and-half

Servings: persons

1
In a large stockpot, combine ham bone, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, water and pepper.
2
Simmer for 1-2 hours to get a nice broth.
3
Add more water to keep the level up.
4
Remove ham bone and add in ham chunks.
5
Add potatoes and simmer until potatoes are tender.
6
Add spinach and simmer 15 minutes (or longer).
7
Add half and half at the very end, close to serving time.
8
Add salt only if needed.
9
Ham usually adds enough saltiness.
10
Heat through and serve with good bread.

180

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ham bone, and leftover ham cut into chunks, 1 onion, chopped, 2 carrots, chopped, 2 stalks celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Elsie's Spinach or "burning Weed" Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Elsie's Spinach or "burning Weed" Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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