How to Make Ham Bone Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Ham bone soup is a hearty and satisfying dish that is perfect for using up leftover ham bones. This classic recipe is a great way to extract all the flavor from a ham bone and turn it into a delicious and nutritious soup that is perfect for a cold winter day.

Ham bone soup is a great way to make the most out of a ham bone that would otherwise be discarded. The bones are simmered for hours in a pot of water, allowing all the flavors to be extracted and added to the soup. This results i...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ham bone with some meat
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) can kidney beans
  • 3 potatoes, cubed
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and cubed
  • 4 cups water
  • 6 cubes chicken bouillon

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place the ham bone, onion, tomatoes, kidney beans, potatoes, and green pepper into a 3 quart or larger slow cooker. Dissolve the bouillon cubes in water, and pour into the slow cooker.
  • Cover, and cook on High until warm. Reduce heat to Low, and continue to cook for 5 to 6 hours.
  • Nutrition

    266 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 1mg
    • Sodium: 2136mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 12g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 65mg
    • Calcium: 116mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 920mg