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Hambone Soup
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Transform leftover ham bone into a hearty, flavorful Hambone Soup that's pure comfort in a bowl! This resourceful recipe combines tender diced ham with white beans, sweet corn, potatoes, and aromatic vegetables in a rich, homemade stock. Ready in about an hour, this satisfying soup makes the most of holiday leftovers while creating a completely new meal. Perfect with crusty bread for a soul-warming lunch or dinner on chilly days!
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Ingredients
1 leftover hambone
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
1 russet potato, peeled and diced

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1 cup canned white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
3/4 cup frozen corn kernels
3/4 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
2 bay leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cups leftover diced ham

Directions
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 diced ham until heated through, about 1-2 minutes.
Serve immediately.
Servings\Yield
Serves 6
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving: Calories: 210; Total Fat: 9g (Saturated Fat: 3g); Cholesterol: 35mg; Sodium: 750mg; Total Carbohydrates: 18g (Dietary Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 3g); Protein: 15g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
💬 Uncle Dave says... Great for using leftover ham bone from your spiral cut holiday ham. From Damn Delicious.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Dave Ferguson 🔑 Keywords: ham, soup
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Hambone Soup was added on December 29, 2021 and last updated on August 23, 2025.
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