Cathys Ham Bone Soup Food

LEFTOVER HAMBONE SOUP

Steps:

• Place leftover hambone in a large stockpot or Dutch oven and add enough water to cover the bone halfway, about 6-7 cups. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until very fragrant, about 30 minutes to 1 hour; set aside ham stock and discard hambone. Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, carrots and potato. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions have become translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in ham stock, beans, corn, thyme and bay leaves; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10-12 minutes. Stir in ham until heated through, about 1-2 minutes. Serve immediately.

CATHY'S HAM BONE SOUP

Steps:

• simmer ham bone covered in water for a few hours or leave in slow cooker over night on low.
• remove ham bone set aside to cool.
• add several cups of water to soup pot and add other ingredients. I put the cabbage in 1st so it cooks down and makes room for other stuff. I always add stuff by what takes longest to cook. i.e. fresh rutabaga, raw potatoes , etc..before canned stuff
• add seasonings such as salt & pepper , to your own taste, I always add a little at a time , wait a bit then taste to see if more is needed.
• remove meat from ham bone & cut to your desired size then add just the meat back into the pot.
• set to simmer. wait until all vegetables are fully cooked, I usually simmer on low a couple hours to get all the flavors mixed well.. and...ENJOY !! a big bowl of hearty, healthy, deliciousness.

HAM BONE SOUP

Steps:

• 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.

HAM BONE SOUP

Steps:

• The day before you want to make the soup. put the beans in a large bowl and add cold water to cover by several inches. Soak overnight (or at least 8 hours) in the refrigerator.
• Drain the beans and rinse. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the carrots, celery and leeks and season with 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook and stir until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add the tomato paste and thyme and stir to coat the vegetables. Let the tomato paste toast for 1 minute, stirring, then add the bay leaves and 12 cups of water. Add the beans and nestle the ham bone in. Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, until the beans are almost tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• Add the escarole, another 2 cups of water and 1 teaspoon salt. Return the soup to a simmer and cook until thickened and the beans and escarole are very tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
• Remove the bay leaves and ham bone from the soup and let cool until you can handle the bone. Shred any useable meat left on the bone and stir back into the soup. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

KATHY'S HAM AND BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Add all ingredients but the beans to a kettle, cover with water and the broth. Cook on medium heat for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until the barley and vegetables are tender. Remove the ham bone and cut any remaining meat from the bone and return the meat to the soup. Now you can discard the bone! Add the canned beans and the liquid in the cans to the soup and heat through. Enjoy with some crusty bread rolls and a glass of your favorite vino!

CHEESY HAM AND POTATO SOUP RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large stock pot combine potatoes, onion, carrots, peas, ham and chicken broth
• Bring to a boil, lower heat to medium, and let cook until potatoes are soft (about 15-20 minutes).
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat.
• Whisk in the flour and continue to stir constantly until the mixture thickens (about 1-2 minutes).
• Slowly add the milk to the butter/flour mixture, stirring the entire time so that you don't get any lumps. Continue to stir until the mixture thickens once again (takes about 3-5 minutes).
• Add in the cheese to the butter/flour/milk mixture and stir until it's completely melted.
• Pour the cheese mixture into the stock pot with the vegetables and ham and stir until completely incorporated. It will get thicker as it cools.

HAM BONE SOUP

Steps:

• Cover ham bone in water and simmer for about an hour.
• Add onion and bay leaves. Simmer until onions are tender.
• Add potatoes, garlic, ham and beans. Simmer until ham falls off bone.
• Remove ham from ham bone. Add ham to soup and discard bone.
• Add butter, milk and pepper. Simmer until heated thoroughly.
• Add cornstarch or instant potato flakes to thicken.