Ham & String/Green Bean Soup

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Ingredients

  • 1 leftover ham bone, with lots meat
  • 4 -5 cups of leftover ham
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 medium carrot
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon sweet basil
  • 2 tablespoons parsley
  • pepper
  • 3 -4 bay leaves (med sized)
  • 2 lbs fresh string beans, cleaned

Instructions

  1. In a large pot place first six ingredients and add enough water to cover the ham bone.
  2. Bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat and simmer for 40-45 minutes.
  4. Remove the ham, & Bone and let cool.
  5. Place cooled ham in the refrigerator.Continue simmering the broth for approximately 3-4 hours.
  6. Add the string beans and continue cooking until almost tender, approximately one half hour.
  7. Add the potato chunks and cook until tender.
  8. De-bone the ham cutting meat into bite sized chunks.
  9. When potatoes are cooked & string beans are tender add the ham back to the pot.
  10. Add salt to taste.
  11. Serve with hot biscuits & butter.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

523 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 24.1g 48% DV
Total Fat 18.5g 24% DV
Carbs 76.8g 28% DV
Fiber 28g 100% DV
Sugar 13.5g 27% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 929.5mg 40% DV
Potassium 3270.3mg 70% DV
Cholesterol 31mg 10% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 890.8mcg 99% DV
Vitamin C 70.5mg 78% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 1% DV
Calcium 540.5mg 42% DV
Iron 25mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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