Honey Baked Ham Ham Bone Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 large bone from leftover Honey Baked Ham
• 8 cups water (for simmering the bone and making the broth)
• 2 cups diced cooked ham (reserved from the Honey Baked Ham)
• 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup dried navy beans (or any white beans), soaked overnight and drained
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced (optional for added heartiness)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp black peppercorns
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste after simmering)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika (to amplify the smoky flavor)
• 1 cup chopped kale or spinach (adds color and nutrients)
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (brightens the soup’s flavors)
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (for a subtle heat kick)