Quick and easy instant pot leftover ham bone soup recipe, homemade with simple ingredients in 30 minutes. Full of potatoes, beans, other vegetables and fresh herbs.
This soup reminds me of home. It's a classic recipe to warm your heart and fill you belly. One of the best parts is that it uses a leftover ham bone, so you aren't wasting food. For the next meal, try out these other easy ham recipes too: Instant Pot Corn Chowder (With Ham, Bacon, Potato) and Slow Cooker Ham.
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How to make instant pot ham bone soup recipe from scratch?
- Sauté ingredients- This includes onion, carrots, celery, potatoes, garlic, bay leaf.
- Add other ingredients- This includes broth, ham bone, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Mix- Until combined.
- Cover- And cook.
- Release pressure- Do a quick pressure release.
- Add beans, ham- And mix.
- Cook uncovered- Until potatoes are tender.
What sides to serve with leftover ham soup?
There are many options you can serve alongside this soup. One of my go-tos is bread:
- Dinner rolls
- Biscuits
- Artisan bread
- Breadsticks
- Cornbread
You can also serve a salad:
- Italian Chopped Salad (One Bowl)
- Harvest Fall Salad (One Bowl)
- Easy Kale Salad (One Bowl)
- Cucumber Tomato Salad (One Bowl)
Even some tasty sandwiches will pair great:
- Best Grilled Cheese Sandwich (One Pan)
- Cucumber Sandwich (One Pan)
- Easy Tomato Sandwich (One Pan)
- Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich (One Pan)
How long is a ham bone good for? Can you freeze a ham bone?
After a ham bone is cooked, you can keep it in the fridge for about 3-4 days. You can also freeze the ham bone for 1-2 months.
Variations for ham and bean soup
Split pea and ham soup- Switch it up and cook up my Split Pea Soup (One Pot). The leftover ham bone can be used in that tasty recipe.
Ham hock soup- If you don't have a ham bone from a previous meal, you can also find a ham hock at your local grocery store and use that. Ham hocks tend to have less meat on them, but they still carry the flavor needed to make a good soup.
Add tomatoes- You can add some juicy tomatoes into the batch for even more vegetables as a healthy addition. Toss in some of your other favorite veggies as well!
Add other spices and herbs- This can really change the taste of the soup overall. For a more Italian twist try adding rosemary, basil, or oregano. If you want more spice, add in cayenne pepper or just increase the black pepper. There are many possibilities, depending on your preferred taste. Have fun with it and adjust spices as needed.
Make creamy soup- If you want your soup more creamy, you can add in coconut milk, heavy cream, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, or even whip in a bit of softened cream cheese. The overall flavor will change depending on which ingredient you use.
Tips and techniques ham and potato soup
What beans to use in soup?- I suggest using Cannellini beans, but you can also try navy beans, great northern beans, or red kidney beans.
Don’t add beans and diced cooked ham in the beginning- Because they will disintegrate during cooking. Adding them near the end ensures they hold their shape which helps with the overall texture.
Cut potatoes small- So that they cook faster and you won't end up with partially cooked potato pieces in your soup.
Omit the beans- If you don't enjoy beans or simply want a less creamy soup, omit the beans altogether and have a more simplified meal.
How to thicken soup? Mix in some cornstarch slurry or some mashed potatoes or cook uncovered for longer to reduce excess liquid.
How to make soup thinner?- Simply stir in more broth ot water for a thinner consistency.
Storage
Refrigerator- Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave or stovetop.
Freezer- Store leftovers in a sealed container for up to 1 month. Reheat in microwave or stovetop.
More Instant pot soup recipes
Recipe
Instant Pot Ham Bone Soup
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon Oil
- 1 cup Onion Finely chopped
- 2 Carrots Medium size, Peeled, Diced
- 2 stalks Celery Washed, Diced
- 1.5 cups Potatoes Peeled, Diced into 1 inch cubes
- 3 cloves Garlic Finely minced
- 1 Bay leaf
- 4 cups Broth Vegetable or chicken, Low sodium
- 1 Leftover ham bone
- 2-3 sprigs Thyme Fresh, Adjust according to your preference
- 2 tablespoon Parsley Fresh, Finely chopped
- Salt To taste
- Pepper To taste
- 1 can Cannellini beans 15 oz. can, Drained, Rinsed
- 1.5 cups Leftover diced ham Already cooked
Instructions
- Add onion, carrots, celery, potatoes, garlic, bay leaf and saute for a few minutes until garlic is fragrant and onion is partially softened.
- Add broth, ham bone, thyme, parsley, salt, pepper and mix until combined.
- Put the lid on and turn the the valve to “Sealing.”
- Select “Manual” mode and set the timer for 10 minutes.
- When the cook time is over, turn valve to “Venting” and do a quick pressure release.
- Remove lid and mix in cannellini beans and leftover diced ham.
- Turn on the "Saute" mode and continue cooking uncovered until soup is thickened to your desired consistency and potatoes are tender. Please note that this is a broth-based soup and thus, it will not become super thick.
- Discard bay leaf and ham bone and enjoy!
Notes
- Read all my tips above.
- Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave or stovetop.
Nutrition
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