Ham and String/Green Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Ham and String/Green Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ham, cubed; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 cups carrots, sliced; ½ cup celery, diced; 5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 12 lbs fresh string beans, cut into 2 inch pieces; water or chicken stock; salt; pepper; 4 tablespoons butter, softened; 5 tablespoons flour

Servings: persons

1 lb ham, cubed
1 medium onion, diced
2 cups carrots, sliced
½ cup celery, diced
5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 12 lbs fresh string beans, cut into 2 inch pieces
water or chicken stock
salt
pepper
4 tablespoons butter, softened
5 tablespoons flour

1
Place the ham in large pot and fill pot about half way with either water or chicken stock, add onion, and celery and cover.
2
Bring to a boil and turn down to simmer for about 30 minutes to an hour.
3
(If ham is on the bone let it simmer for about 90 minutes or until the ham starts to fall off the bone before proceeding.
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).
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Add carrots, potatoes, and string beans to pot and continue simmering for about 30 minutes.
6
Salt and pepper to taste.
7
If using a ham bone remove ham from bone while the veggies are cooking and discard the bone.
8
When potatoes are done mix butter and flour to form paste, slowly add to pot to slightly thicken broth.
9
(You don't want it gravy thick but to have a little body so more or less of the mixture might be needed depending on how much broth there is.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ham, cubed, 1 medium onion, diced, 2 cups carrots, sliced, ½ cup celery, diced, and more.

Yes, Ham and String/Green Bean 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.

Ham and String/Green Bean Soup

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