Description
A comforting and nutritious ham soup packed with flavor, perfect for family gatherings and cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ham, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups greens (spinach or kale)
- 1 can white beans (optional)
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Heat a large soup pot over medium heat and sauté onions, carrots, and celery in olive oil until soft.
- Add minced garlic, sautéing for about a minute.
- Mix in the diced ham, allowing it to release its juices and coat the vegetables.
- Pour in the broth, add bay leaves, thyme, and pepper, then bring to a simmer.
- After 20 minutes, stir in greens and beans, letting them wilt. Remove bay leaves before serving.
Notes
Consider simmering the soup longer for more intense flavors. Add a splash of vinegar for brightness right before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: ham soup, comfort food, family recipe, nutritious soup, winter recipes
