Ham & String/Green Bean Soup

Name: Ham & String/Green Bean Soup
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; 5 -6 potatoes, peeled and cut into bite sized chunks

12 ingredients

11 steps

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
5 -6 potatoes, peeled and cut into bite sized chunks

Directions

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.