Ham Bone Soup

So this meal came from Easter, 6 months ago. I froze the ham bone from the ham and am now just getting around to using it.  It was kind of cool and rainy today so soup was a must. Cool for here means 70 degrees haha. 

This ham bone soup is full of vegetables and the broth gives the best meaty flavor. And since it's not boiled for too long it's not too salty, in fact, you will have to add salt to it.  The crunch of the bacon gives good texture and a touch of salt. Make sure you have some good crusty bread to go along with it. 

Ham Bone Soup

Serves 4-6

Ingredients 

1 ham bone

4-5 slices bacon, diced and cooked until crispy

1/2 tsp dried thyme, rubbed between your fingers 

Dash of garlic powder 

2 bay leaves

1/2 onion, chopped 

2-3 celery stalks, chopped 

2-3 carrots, chopped 

2 medium potatoes, diced

1 1/2 cups chopped green cabbage

1 can white beans, like kidney

1-2 cups frozen corn

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions 

Place bone in a large pot and fill the pot with water until the bone is barely covered. 

Bring to a boil over high heat then simmer on low for about an hour. 

Remove bone. 

Turn heat to medium high heat. Add bay leaves, thyme, onions, celery, carrots, potatoes, and cabbage. 

Bring to a boil then turn heat down to low to simmer 20ish minutes until potatoes are almost cooked through.

Add corn and beans and salt and pepper  and simmer another 5-10 minutes. 

Serve with bacon sprinkled on top. 

Enjoy