This homemade ham bone soup recipe makes a cozy and delicious family meal.
This hearty and wholesome soup recipe with ham bone is chock full of carrots, celery, and onions, simmered in a savory broth with chunks of hearty cabbage and aromatic seasonings.
Hollys Ham Bone Soup Highlights
- Flavor: Comforting, filling, and wholesome, ham bone soup is a low-carb winner any time of year.
- Difficulty: The crockpot does all the work. Just set it and forget it.
- Swaps: For a truly keto ham bone soup recipe, swap out the carrots for zucchini, cauliflower, or broccoli florets.
- Time-Saving Tip: Use shredded coleslaw mix instead of cabbage.
- Serving Suggestions: Easy soups like this only need a simple cucumber radish salad for a side dish.
Ham Bone Soup Staples
Ham Bone: Leftover holiday ham bones are meaty and full of flavor. You can also find ham bones at the local supermarket or butcher shop.
Cabbage: Fiber-filled cabbage is healthy, delicious, and budget-friendly. Use green or purple cabbage or toss in a bag of shredded coleslaw if time is short.
Vegetables: Carrots, onion, and celery infuse flavor into the soup along with adding appetizing color and texture. Other veggies to add are kale, spinach, diced tomatoes, or green beans.
Broth: Broth and water keep this soup nice and light but still flavor-packed. Be sure to look for a low or no-sodium broth since ham is naturally salty.
Seasonings: Dried spices enhance the flavor of this soup. You can also use a DIY Italian blend and have lots left over for other recipes.
How to Make Ham Bone Soup
- Add all ingredients (except cabbage and parsley) to the slow cooker.
- Cook until the vegetables are tender (full recipe below).
- Add cabbage, remove ham bone, and bay leaves.
- Remove the meat from the bone and return to the slow cooker with the fresh parsley before serving.
Pro Tips for Perfect Soup
- Be sure to use the ham bone just once for soup, as it will no longer have enough flavor to be used in another recipe.
- No ham bone? Buy a package of ham hocks instead.
Souper Storage Solutions
Store leftover ham bone soup in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave. Freeze portions in zippered bags for up to one month.
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Ham Bone Soup Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 meaty ham bone
- 6 cups reduced sodium chicken broth or stock
- 2 cups water
- 3 carrots sliced
- 4 ribs celery sliced
- 1 large onion diced
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- ½ teaspoon dried sage
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
- 4 cups chopped cabbage 1-inch pieces
Instructions
- Combine chicken broth, water, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, sage, and rosemary in the slow cooker and add the ham bone.
- Cover the soup and cook on high 5 hours or low 8-9 hours. After 4 hours on high or after 6 hours on low, add in the cabbage.
- Remove the ham bone and bay leaves.
- Chop meat from the bone and add back into the soup along with the fresh parsley. Stir and serve.
Notes
- The size of the ham bone and the amount of meat left on the bone will add more or less flavor.
- Soup can also be made with a smoked ham hock.
- Be mindful of your carb count as this recipe includes carrots.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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Very tasty and filling
I am glad you enjoyed this soup, Jill.