Sweet Hambone Soup Recipe

Name: Sweet Hambone Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 Strips Of Thick Smoked Bacon; 2 Garlic Cloves, Minced; 2 cup Chopped Onion; 10 cup Chicken Broth; 2 can Crushed Tomatoes, Juice and All; 1 1/4 lb Meaty Ham Bone; 1 A Few Big Squirts Of Ketchup; 3 cup Canned Cannellini Beans, Drained and Rinsed; 2 cup Chopped Ham (saved from your holiday ham); 2 cup Chopped Carrots; 2 cup Chopped Celery; 2 cup Cubed Potatoes; 2 cup Cabbage, Chopped; 1 cup Brown Sugar, Adding a bit at a time to reach desired sweetness; 1/8 tsp Ginger Powder; 1/2 tsp. Dried Mustard; 2 tsp. salt; 1 Ground Black Pepper To Taste; 1 Noodles Of Choice

Servings: persons

5 Strips Of Thick Smoked Bacon
2 Garlic Cloves, Minced
2 cup Chopped Onion
10 cup Chicken Broth
2 can Crushed Tomatoes, Juice and All
1 1/4 lb Meaty Ham Bone
1 A Few Big Squirts Of Ketchup
3 cup Canned Cannellini Beans, Drained and Rinsed
2 cup Chopped Ham (saved from your holiday ham)
2 cup Chopped Carrots
2 cup Chopped Celery
2 cup Cubed Potatoes
2 cup Cabbage, Chopped
1 cup Brown Sugar, Adding a bit at a time to reach desired sweetness
1/8 tsp Ginger Powder
1/2 tsp. Dried Mustard
2 tsp. salt
1 Ground Black Pepper To Taste
1 Noodles Of Choice

1
Heat a large stock pot on stove.
2
Add the bacon and cook until crisp.
3
Remove and drain on paper towels.
4
Add onions and garlic to pot.
5
Saute about 5 minutes.
6
Add remaining ingredients, including chopped up bacon.
7
Bring to boil.
8
Then turn down to simmer about 2-4 hours.
9
Remove bone before serving.
10
Serve with your favorite noodles (I used small shells) and a nice crusty bread!
11
Enjoy!

2503

kcal

Calories

Fat

199

Carbs

275

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 Strips Of Thick Smoked Bacon, 2 Garlic Cloves, Minced, 2 cup Chopped Onion, 10 cup Chicken Broth, and more.

Yes, Sweet Hambone 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sweet Hambone Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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