Ham & String/Green Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Ham & String/Green Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 leftover ham bone, with lots meat; 4 -5 cups of leftover ham; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 1 medium carrot; 1 tablespoon oregano; 1 tablespoon sweet basil; 2 tablespoons parsley; pepper; 3 -4 bay leaves (med sized); 2 lbs fresh string beans, cleaned; 5 -6 potatoes, peeled and cut into bite sized chunks

Servings: persons

1 leftover ham bone, with lots meat
4 -5 cups of leftover ham
1 large onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 medium carrot
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon sweet basil
2 tablespoons parsley
pepper
3 -4 bay leaves (med sized)
2 lbs fresh string beans, cleaned
5 -6 potatoes, peeled and cut into bite sized chunks

1
In a large pot place first six ingredients and add enough water to cover the ham bone.
2
Bring to a boil.
3
Reduce heat and simmer for 40-45 minutes.
4
Remove the ham, & Bone and let cool.
5
Place cooled ham in the refrigerator.Continue simmering the broth for approximately 3-4 hours.
6
Add the string beans and continue cooking until almost tender, approximately one half hour.
7
Add the potato chunks and cook until tender.
8
De-bone the ham cutting meat into bite sized chunks.
9
When potatoes are cooked & string beans are tender add the ham back to the pot.
10
Add salt to taste.
11
Serve with hot biscuits & butter.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 leftover ham bone, with lots meat, 4 -5 cups of leftover ham, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 stalk celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Ham & 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 & String/Green Bean Soup

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