Hot Ham Soup Recipe
Ham soup is a type of soup that contains ham as one of its main ingredients. It typically consists of a broth or stock base flavored with ham bones or ham stock, along with diced or shredded ham meat.
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Calories: 260kcal
Servings: 5 people
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked ham diced
- 2 Carrots sliced
- 2 Celery stalks diced
- medium Onion chopped
- 3-4 medium Potatoes diced
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 Bay leaf
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp Olive oil or butter
- 3 Cloves garlic
- ½ tsp Dried thyme
Optional Add-Ins
- A splash of cream
- Corn
- Peas
- Spinach
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the VegetablesChop the onions, carrots, celery, potatoes, and ham into even pieces so everything cooks evenly.
- Warm the PotHeat olive oil or butter in a large pot and let it melt until lightly sizzling.
- Sauté the BaseAdd the onions, carrots, and celery, letting them soften for 5–7 minutes until they smell sweet and warm.
- Add the Garlic & HamStir in the garlic and diced ham, letting everything cook together for a minute to build flavor.
- Pour in the BrothAdd the broth, bay leaf, thyme, and potatoes, giving everything a good stir.
- Simmer GentlyBring the pot to a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer for 20–25 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Adjust SeasoningTaste the soup and add salt, pepper, or more herbs if needed. Sometimes I add a splash of cream for extra richness.
- Remove the Bay LeafTake out the bay leaf and let the soup rest for a minute so the flavors settle.
- Serve WarmLadle the soup into bowls and top it with fresh parsley. Warm bread or biscuits on the side make it even better.
Notes
Use leftover ham or ham hock for added flavor, or purchase pre-diced ham from the store for convenience.
Feel free to customize the vegetables to your preference. Other options include peas, corn, or green beans.
Feel free to customize the vegetables to your preference. Other options include peas, corn, or green beans.
Nutrition
Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 10g | Sodium: 820mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g