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

When the weather turns cold and blustery, there's nothing quite like a warm and comforting bowl of soup to chase away the chill. And if you're looking for a soup that's not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make, then look no further than this Slow Cooker Ham Bone Soup. This hearty and flavorful soup is the perfect way to use up any leftover ham from a holiday feast, and it's sure to become a favorite in your family's meal rotation.

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Ingredients

  • 8 cups warm water, or more as needed
  • 4 cubes chicken bouillon
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) ham bone with meat
  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 cup cubed leftover ham, or more to taste
  • 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Combine 8 cups water and bouillon cubes in a slow cooker; stir until bouillon is dissolved. Add tomatoes, beans, ham bone, potatoes, onion, and leftover ham. Cook on Low until ham is coming off the bone, about 8 hours. Taste and add another cup of water if too salty.
  • When the soup is almost done, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  • Drain macaroni and add desired amount to the soup.
  • Remove ham bone. Shred meat and discard bone. Return meat to the soup, stir to combine, and serve.
  • Nutrition

    391 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 1038mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 71g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 35mg
    • Calcium: 84mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 779mg