Go Back
To make a rich ham bone soup, you need just a few key ingredients. The main star is the leftover ham bone. This will give your soup deep flavor. Add the meat clinging to the bone for extra taste.

Hearty Ham Bone Soup with Potatoes and Cabbage

Warm up with a delicious bowl of hearty ham bone soup featuring potatoes and cabbage! This comforting recipe is perfect for using up leftover ham, packed with flavor and nutrients. Follow simple steps to create a meal the whole family will love, and discover easy ways to customize it to your taste.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Ingredients
  

1 leftover ham bone (with some meat still attached)

4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

2 medium potatoes, diced

4 cups green cabbage, chopped

1 onion, finely chopped

2 carrots, sliced

2 celery stalks, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 bay leaf

Salt and pepper to taste

2 tablespoons olive oil

Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery, sautéing until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.

    Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

      Add the diced potatoes, chopped cabbage, and the ham bone to the pot.

        Pour in the chicken broth and add the dried thyme and bay leaf. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

          Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 45 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the ham is heated through.

            Remove the ham bone from the pot, and once it is cool enough to handle, shred any remaining meat off the bone and return it to the soup. Discard the bone and bay leaf.

              Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. If the flavor is too strong, add a bit more broth or water to balance it out.

                Allow the soup to simmer for an additional 10 minutes for all flavors to meld.

                  Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes | Servings: 6

                    - Presentation Tips: Ladle the hearty soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color. Serve with crusty bread on the side for a comforting meal.