Ham Bone Soup Recipe

Name: Ham Bone Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 strips bacon, thick cut, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces; 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced; 2 celery stalks, trimmed and sliced; 1 large onion, peeled and diced; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 ham bone 1 1/4 pounds, cut in half or in thirds ask your butcher to do this; 1 bay leaf; 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, plus additional to taste; 1/2 head green cabbage, shredded about 8 cups; 3 cups cooked beans rinsed and drained if canned, such as cannellini, navy or pinto; 1 small bunch kale, ribs removed and leaves chopped into bite-size pieces 6 cups; Black pepper, to taste; Hot sauce or apple cider vinegar, to taste

Servings: persons

4 strips bacon, thick cut, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
3 large carrots, peeled and sliced
2 celery stalks, trimmed and sliced
1 large onion, peeled and diced
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 ham bone 1 1/4 pounds, cut in half or in thirds ask your butcher to do this
1 bay leaf
2 1/2 teaspoons salt, plus additional to taste
1/2 head green cabbage, shredded about 8 cups
3 cups cooked beans rinsed and drained if canned, such as cannellini, navy or pinto
1 small bunch kale, ribs removed and leaves chopped into bite-size pieces 6 cups
Black pepper, to taste
Hot sauce or apple cider vinegar, to taste

1
Heat a large pot over medium-high heat.
2
Add the bacon and cook until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes; remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate.
3
Add the carrots, celery and onion to the pot.
4
Stir until softened, about 5 minutes.
5
Add the garlic and cook 1 minute.
6
Drop in the ham bone and bay leaf.
7
Cover with 8 cups water and 2 teaspoons salt.
8
Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes.
9
Stir in the cabbage and simmer 30 minutes.
10
Add the beans and simmer 15 minutes.
11
Stir in the kale and simmer until soft, but vibrantly green, about 15 minutes.
12
Season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt (or more to taste).
13
Add lots of pepper and a dash of hot sauce or vinegar.
14
Serve with crumbled bacon on top.

600

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 strips bacon, thick cut, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces, 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced, 2 celery stalks, trimmed and sliced, 1 large onion, peeled and diced, and more.

Yes, Ham Bone 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 Bone Soup

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