Best 5 Smoked Ham Barley And Vegetable Soup Recipes

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Indulge in a hearty and flavorful bowl of Smoked Ham Barley and Vegetable Soup, a delectable dish that combines the smoky richness of ham with the wholesome goodness of barley and an array of vibrant vegetables. This soup is not just a culinary delight but also a nutritional powerhouse, packed with protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. With its comforting warmth and satisfying flavors, this soup is perfect for chilly days or as a wholesome meal any time of the year.

This article offers three variations of the Smoked Ham Barley and Vegetable Soup, catering to different dietary preferences and taste buds. The classic recipe features a traditional combination of ham, barley, and vegetables, while the vegetarian version swaps the ham for smoky tempeh, creating a protein-rich and flavorful alternative. Additionally, a slow cooker variation is included, providing a convenient and hands-off approach to preparing this hearty soup.

Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can create this delicious and nutritious dish. The detailed ingredient list and cooking tips guarantee successful preparation, while the vibrant images showcase the appetizing presentation of the soup.

So, gather your ingredients, choose your preferred recipe variation, and embark on a culinary journey that will warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds. Let the flavors of smoked ham, tender barley, and an array of vegetables come together in a harmonious blend, creating a soup that is both comforting and nourishing.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

BARLEY SOUP WITH HAM



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Soup recipe for January

Provided by Eddie Jordan

Categories     Vegetable Soup

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion chopped
2 clove garlic coursley chopped
2 carrots diced
2 celery stalks diced
3/4 c barley, medium pearl
6 c chicken stock, light
1 small bay leaf
1/4 tsp allspice ground
1/2 c ham, smoked and diced
3 Tbsp butter unsalted
1/3 lb mushrooms chopped
3 tsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp parsley fresh and chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Put the oil and onion in a soup kettle set over low heat and cook until the onions are softened, 5 minutes.
  • 2. Raise heat to medium, stir in garlic and carrots and stir, cook for i minute.
  • 3. Add the celery and stir, cook for a minute then add the barley, stock, bay leaf, allspice.
  • 4. Bring to a boil skimming off the top if necessary. Simmer covered foe about 1 hour or until barley is tender.
  • 5. (THE SOUP MAY BE PREPARED IN ADVANCE TO THIS POINT).
  • 6. Stir the ham into the piping hot soup and let simmer while you prepare the mushrooms.
  • 7. Heat the butter in a small skillet add the mushrooms and lemon juice and stir. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. stir in parsley.
  • 8. Add the mushroom mixture to the soup and simmer for 5 minutes longer.
  • 9. REMOVE AND DISCARD THE BAY LEAF.
  • 10. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into warmed bowls and serve.

SMOKED HAM, BARLEY AND VEGETABLE SOUP



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I got this last year at the Epicurious.com website.It's from the April 2000 issue of Bon Apetit. It's a hearty soup, great for chilly evenings! Serve with crusty bread or a good cornbread and a side salad, if you wish.One of my sons likes a few drops of Tabasco sauce in his! To make it lower fat, I simmer the ham hocks in the chicken broth the day before, remove the ham hocks and refrigerate the stock and ham hocks separately. The next day I skim off the congealed fat from the surface of the broth,cut the meat off the bones, and heat the stock back up and proceed with the soup.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Ham

Time 2h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 cups canned low-sodium low-fat chicken broth
3 lbs smoked ham hocks
3/4 lb russet potato, peeled and diced (about 2 large)
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
2 teaspoons dried oregano
3/4 cup pearl barley, rinsed and drained
8 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring broth and ham hocks to a boil over medium high heat.
  • Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add the potatoes, tomatoes with juices,onions, carrots,celery, barley, and oregano.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium low,and simmer ,uncovered, until meat and barley are tender, about 1 hour.
  • Using tongs, remove ham hocks from soup, Cool and cut meat off bones and chop coarsely.
  • Can be prepared two days ahead to this point. Refrigerate uncovered until cold, then cover and refrigerate. Bring soup to a simmer before continuing.
  • Add green beans, if desired, and simmer until beans are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Season soup to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.7, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 156.4, Sodium 241.8, Carbohydrate 28.5, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 3.9, Protein 51.5

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.

LENTIL-BARLEY HAM SOUP



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"This hearty veggie-and-herb soup is light and easy to prepare, yet still has all the delicious flavor of my grandmother's original recipe," writes Priscilla Gilbert of Indian Harbour Beach, Florida.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h25m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1/2 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
3/4 cup sliced fresh carrots
1/2 cup quick-cooking barley
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the onion, celery and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the broth, lentils, basil, oregano, rosemary and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. , Add ham and carrots. Cover and simmer 10 minutes longer. Return to a boil; stir in the barley. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until barley and lentils are tender. Stir in tomatoes; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 1172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • For a deeper flavor, use a smoked ham hock or bone instead of diced ham.
  • Add 1/2 cup of chopped carrots, celery, and onion to the soup pot along with the ham.
  • For a thicker soup, add 1/2 cup of cooked barley or rice.
  • To make the soup more hearty, add a can of drained and rinsed beans, such as kidney beans or black beans.
  • Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the soup hot with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Smoked ham, barley, and vegetable soup is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover ham. This soup is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying soup that the whole family will enjoy.

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