Hearty Ham Bone Soup with Fresh Vegetables and Pasta

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Hearty Ham Bone Soup with Fresh Vegetables and Pasta transforms your holiday leftovers into a comforting bowl of goodness. This non-vegetarian American dish is packed with rich flavors from the ham bone, aromatic herbs, and tender vegetables, making it a perfect family favorite. Ideal for gluten-sensitive diets (just substitute the pasta), this soup is versatile enough to be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish.

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Overview

Transform your holiday leftovers into a culinary masterpiece with this Savory Herb-Infused Ham Bone Soup. This recipe elevates the traditional ham bone soup by infusing it with aromatic herbs and perfectly timed cooking techniques to ensure each ingredient shines. The result is a hearty, flavorful soup that will become a cherished family tradition.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

Gluten (from pasta), Soy (from tomato sauce)

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 12

Cooking Time: 145 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Whole ham bone
• 1 Small onion, minced
• 15 Ounces (oz) can whole peeled tomatoes
• 14 Ounces (oz) package frozen mixed vegetables
• 3 Medium potatoes, peeled
• 1.5 Cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 0.75 Cups uncooked long grain rice
• 1 Cups cooked ham, sliced
• 10 Ounces (oz) can tomato sauce
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) olive oil
• 2 Cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) dried thyme
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) dried rosemary
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) black pepper
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) kosher salt
• 2 Bay leaves
• 8 Cups water

Steps

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and minced onion, sautéing until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
2. Add the ham bone to the pot and pour in 8 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Add the bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, black pepper, and kosher salt. Simmer for 30 minutes to infuse the broth with flavor.
3. Stir in the whole peeled tomatoes, breaking them up with a spoon. Add the frozen mixed vegetables and peeled potatoes. Simmer for an additional 20 minutes.
4. Remove the ham bone from the pot. Once cool enough to handle, remove any remaining meat from the bone and return the meat to the pot. Discard the bone.
5. Add the uncooked elbow macaroni and rice to the pot. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
6. Stir in the sliced cooked ham and tomato sauce. Simmer for another 10 minutes, ensuring the pasta is al dente and the rice is tender.
7. Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more salt or pepper if needed. Remove bay leaves before serving.
8. Let the soup cool for about 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Enjoy this hearty and flavorful soup that perfectly balances the richness of ham with the freshness of vegetables and herbs.