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Cozy Hambone Soup Recipe for Perfect Winter Comfort

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A hearty, rich, and flavorful soup made with a hambone, vegetables, beans, and tender ham—perfect for chilly days and using up holiday leftovers.

Ingredients

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  • 1 hambone
  • 1–2 cups diced leftover ham
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2–3 large carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2–3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 cups cooked navy beans or cannellini beans
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 2 small bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute, ensuring it doesn’t burn.
  4. Place the hambone in the pot and pour in the chicken broth. Add bay leaves and dried thyme.
  5. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 1.5 hours to extract flavors from the hambone.
  6. Remove the hambone from the pot and let it cool slightly. Pick off any remaining meat and return it to the pot. Discard the bone.
  7. Add diced potatoes and beans. Simmer for another 20-25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust seasonings as needed.
  9. Ladle into bowls and serve warm.

Notes

[‘Let the hambone simmer for at least an hour to extract maximum flavor.’, ‘Use leftover ham to reduce waste and add extra flavor.’, ‘Dice vegetables evenly for consistent cooking.’, ‘This soup freezes well for up to 3 months.’, ‘Skim excess fat from the broth if needed.’]

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Keywords: hambone soup, winter comfort food, leftover ham recipe, hearty soup, gluten-free soup

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