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Bowl of Instant Pot leftover hambone soup with vegetables and herbs

Instant Pot Leftover Hambone Soup

A heartwarming and flavorful soup made using a leftover ham bone, packed with nutrients, vegetables, and beans for a wholesome dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the soup
  • 1 piece leftover ham bone (with some meat attached)
  • 2 cups diced chicken ham (optional, from leftovers) Can be omitted for a simpler dish
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups dried beans (navy, white, or mixed), rinsed
  • 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 leaves bay leaves
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • for garnish Fresh parsley Use for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Set your Instant Pot to the Sauté setting. Add a little oil and cook the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until they soften.
  2. Place the ham bone and optional diced chicken ham into the pot. Add the rinsed beans, broth, bay leaves, and thyme. Stir well to combine.
  3. Close the lid securely and select the High Pressure setting. Cook for 35 minutes. Once done, allow a natural release for 10 minutes, then perform a quick release.
  4. Remove the ham bone from the pot, shred any meat that remains on it, and return the shredded chicken ham to the pot. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  5. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and enjoy hot.

Notes

Serve this soup alongside crusty bread or crackers. For added flavor, a squeeze of lemon or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes can be used.