Slow Cooker Ham Bone Soup (Print-Friendly Version)
A flavorful blend of ham, beans, and tender vegetables gently simmered for a warm, comforting meal.
# Ingredients List:
→ Base and Proteins
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1 leftover meaty ham bone, fully cooked
02 -
1 cup shredded or cubed leftover ham, fully cooked
→ Vegetables
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2 cups peeled and sliced carrots, 6 mm thick
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1.5 cups chopped yellow onion
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1 cup sliced celery, 6 mm thick
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2 cups peeled and cubed russet potatoes, approximately 2 potatoes, diced to 1.25 cm pieces
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1 cup frozen corn
→ Legumes
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2 cans (440 g each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
→ Liquids and Seasonings
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7 cups low sodium chicken broth
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1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
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1.25 teaspoons dried thyme
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0.5 teaspoon black pepper, adjust to taste
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2 bay leaves
→ Garnish (Optional)
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0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
# How to Make It:
01 -
Arrange ham bone in a 6 or 7 litre slow cooker. Add leftover ham, carrots, onion, celery, cannellini beans, potatoes, corn, chicken broth, garlic, dried thyme, black pepper, and bay leaves.
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Cover and cook on high heat for 5–6 hours or on low heat for 9–10 hours, until vegetables are soft and flavours melded.
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Carefully remove the ham bone, shred any meat from the bone, and return it to the soup. Discard the bone, then stir the soup to evenly distribute ingredients.
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Remove and discard bay leaves. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley when serving if desired.
# Extra Tips:
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For a richer flavour, allow the soup to rest covered for 10 minutes before serving.