Best 4 Leftover Ham And Veggie Soup Recipes

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Calling all ham lovers! If you're looking for a delicious way to use up your leftover ham, look no further than this collection of hearty and flavorful recipes.

From classic ham and bean soup to creamy ham and potato chowder, these recipes are sure to warm you up on a cold day. And with options like ham and vegetable soup and ham and corn chowder, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, these ham soup recipes are sure to please. So gather your ingredients and let's get cooking!

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

LEFTOVER HAM AND BEAN SOUP



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This Leftover Ham and Bean Soup recipe uses up the bone and extra meat from a ham to make a flavorful and mouthwatering soup. Get ready for a delicious, hearty and heavenly smelling dinner.

Provided by Joanna Cismaru

Categories     Dinner     Lunch     Soup

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion (chopped)
3 stalks celery (chopped)
2 medium carrots (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
2 cups leftover ham (chopped in cubes)
1 leftover ham bone
1 whole parsnip (peeled and cleaned)
2 bay leaves
8 cups vegetable broth (low sodium)
19 ounce cannellini beans ((1 can), drained and rinsed)
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon thyme
⅛ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
¼ cup fresh parsely (chopped, for garnish)

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot, heat olive oil. Add onion, celery and carrot and cook for about 5 minutes until onion is tender.
  • Add garlic, ham, ham bone, parsnip, bay leaves and the broth. If you don't have a ham bone, just skip it. Bring to a boil and lower heat to medium. Let cook for about 30 minutes.
  • Add rinsed beans, cumin, thyme and season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking for another 30 minutes.
  • Remove ham bone, bay leaves and parsnip. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Sodium 1527 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HAM AND VEGETABLE SOUP



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The basis for this soup's broth conveniently comes from canned bean soup. Everyone who tries this comments on how nicely the smoky flavor of ham blends with the vegetables.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 3h25m

Yield 14-16 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds smoked ham hocks
4 medium carrots, sliced
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 medium onion, chopped
8 cups water
2-1/2 cups diced unpeeled red potatoes
1 cup each frozen corn, peas and cut green beans
1 can (11-1/2 ounces) condensed bean and bacon soup, undiluted
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place ham hocks, carrots, celery, onion and water in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-1/2 hours or until meat starts to all off the bones. , Add potatoes and vegetables; bring to a boil oil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Remove hocks; allow to cool. Remove meat from bones and cut into bite-size pieces; discard bones. Return meat to kettle. Stir in bean and bacon soup and pepper; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 205mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

HAM BONE AND VEGETABLE SOUP



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I was looking for a good use of a ham bone without the heavy cream of a potato soup. I made use of a few other recipes to come up with one that I thought my husband and I would like. I think it is important to start with the three basics: onion, celery, and carrots. In addition, you can add a variety of different vegetables to suit your taste or depending on what you have in the house at the time.

Provided by Gayle Satre

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons bacon grease
1 large onion, diced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
3 stalks celery, diced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
3 potatoes, diced
8 cups hot water
8 cubes chicken bouillon
1 ham bone
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
½ (16 ounce) package frozen corn
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Melt bacon grease in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion, carrots, celery, and garlic in hot bacon grease until vegetables are slightly tender and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir potatoes into onion mixture; cook and stir until golden, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir hot water and chicken bouillon together in a slow cooker until bouillon is dissolved; add onion mixture, ham bone, diced tomatoes, corn, tomato sauce, black pepper, and salt.
  • Cook soup in the slow cooker set to Low for 4 to 6 hours. Remove ham bone from soup and let rest until cool enough to handle. Remove meat from ham bone and stir meat into soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 1038.8 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

QUICK AND EASY LEFTOVER HAM SOUP



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I can't stand having a bunch of leftovers in my fridge, so I do whatever I can to clean it out. This recipe includes all things that I always have leftover after the holidays, and it is delicious! It's so easy and quick and really can be tweaked any way you like. Enjoy!

Provided by lizzie.keen

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes     Ham Soup

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 ½ cups diced leftover cooked ham
1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can navy beans, undrained
¼ cup chopped onion
½ teaspoon dried parsley
1 pinch ground thyme
salt to taste
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
2 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
1 sprig fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat broth in a saucepan over high heat. Add ham, corn, navy beans, and onion. Add dried parsley, thyme, salt, red pepper flakes, and hot sauce. Cook over high heat for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and cook about 5 minutes more. Finish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.5 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 30.6 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 1924.9 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will give your soup a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices and herbs. A little bit of cumin, chili powder, or basil can go a long way in enhancing the flavor of your soup.
  • If you're using canned ham, be sure to rinse it well before adding it to the soup. This will remove any excess saltiness.
  • Add a dollop of sour cream or yogurt to each bowl of soup before serving. This will give it a creamy, tangy flavor that will balance out the richness of the ham.
  • Leftover ham and veggie soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Leftover ham and veggie soup is a delicious and easy way to use up leftover ham. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. This soup is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a hearty lunch. So next time you have some leftover ham, be sure to give this recipe a try.

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