Description

This hearty Ham Bone Soup recipe transforms leftover ham and a ham bone into a flavorful, comforting meal. Featuring tender vegetables like carrots, celery, onions, cabbage, and Yukon Gold potatoes simmered in a savory chicken broth, this soup is perfect for using up leftovers and warming up on a chilly day. Prepared in either an Instant Pot or on the stovetop, it’s simple to make and yields a nutritious, satisfying dish.

Ingredients

Scale

Soup Base

Cooking spray
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
4 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups water

Vegetables and Meat

10 ounces Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced small (about 2 medium potatoes)
1 leftover ham bone
5 ounces chopped leftover ham
1 small head cabbage, cored and chopped (about 13 ounces)

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Instructions

Sauté Aromatics: Turn on the Instant Pot to the sauté setting and spray the pot with cooking spray. Add the chopped onions, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
Add Liquids and Ingredients: Pour in the reduced sodium chicken broth and 1 1/2 cups of water. Add the sliced carrots, diced Yukon Gold potatoes, ham bone, and chopped leftover ham to the pot.
Pressure Cook Main Ingredients: Seal the Instant Pot lid and set it to cook at high pressure for 20 minutes. Allow natural steam release once cooking is complete.
Add Cabbage and Finish Cooking: Open the pot, add the chopped cabbage, then reseal and pressure cook for an additional 5 minutes at high pressure. Release steam naturally or use quick release depending on your preference.
Stovetop Alternative: Alternatively, in a large pot or Dutch oven, sauté onions, celery, and garlic with a little oil over medium heat. Add broth, water, carrots, potatoes, ham bone, and ham; cover and simmer on low heat for 1 hour. Add cabbage during the last 10 to 15 minutes of cooking. Cook until vegetables and cabbage are tender.
Serve: Remove the ham bone before serving. Ladle soup into bowls and enjoy warm as a hearty meal.

Notes

For best flavor, use a leftover ham bone that has some meat on it.
You can adjust the saltiness by choosing reduced sodium broth and limiting added salt.
If you prefer a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes against the side of the pot before serving.
Leftover ham can be swapped with cooked smoked sausage or bacon pieces for variation.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
Calories: 220
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 550mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 40mg