A delicious and hearty soup made from the leftover Easter ham bone, packed with vegetables and flavor. Perfect for using up leftovers and creating a comforting meal.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
1h 30min
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 1 bay leaf
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 3 carrots
- 3 celery stalks
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 ham bone
- 1 onion
- 2 tbsp parsley
- 4 potatoes
- 1 tsp salt
- 2000 ml water
Directions
Step 1
Place the ham bone in a large pot and add the water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
Step 2
Remove the ham bone from the pot and set it aside to cool. Strain the broth to remove any small bone fragments.
Step 3
Add the carrots, celery, potatoes, onion, and garlic to the strained broth. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Step 4
While the vegetables are cooking, remove any remaining meat from the ham bone and chop it into small pieces.
Step 5
Return the chopped ham to the pot. Add the salt, black pepper, and bay leaf. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
Step 6
Remove the bay leaf and stir in the fresh parsley before serving.