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: 350kcal
Servings: 5 people
Equipment
- Large Pot or Dutch Oven
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Wooden Spoon or Spatula
- Ladle
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Vegetable Peeler
- Timer
- Soup bowls for serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups diced ham
- 2 medium carrots diced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 medium potatoes diced
- 6 cups broth or stock chicken or vegetable
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced ham and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add diced onions, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until vegetables are softened, stirring occasionally, for about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in diced potatoes and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Pour in the broth or stock, ensuring all ingredients are submerged.
- Add dried thyme and bay leaves to the pot.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 20-30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
- Remove bay leaves from the soup before serving.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Ladle the hot soup into bowls and serve. Enjoy.
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: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.1g