Leftover Ham Bone Soup

Ingredients and Weight:

• Leftover ham bone (1 pound)
• Water (8 cups)
• Potatoes (2 pounds, peeled and diced)
• Carrots (1 pound, peeled and diced)
• Celery (1 pound, diced)
• Onion (1 large, chopped)
• Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
• Dried Thyme (1 teaspoon)
• Dried Parsley (1 teaspoon)
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

90 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Beginner)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Place the ham bone in a large pot and cover it with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.
2. Remove the ham bone from the pot and set aside. Add the potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, and parsley to the pot. Bring to a boil again over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
3. Remove the ham bone from the pot and discard the meat. Return the bone to the pot and continue to simmer for another 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
4. Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information:

Calories: 250 Fat: 10 grams Carbohydrates: 35 grams Protein: 20 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and flavorful
• Hearty and comforting
• Perfect for a cold winter day

User Comments:

• "This soup is absolutely delicious! The ham bone gives it such a rich flavor."
• "I love that this soup is so easy to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal."
• "This soup is so comforting and satisfying. I always feel better after eating it."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have a leftover ham bone, you can use a smoked ham hock instead.
• You can add other vegetables to this soup, such as green beans, peas, or corn.
• If you want a thicker soup, you can mash some of the potatoes before adding them to the pot.