Hearty Ham And Green Bean Soup
Ingredients
The soup base
-
1
quart
ham broth
-
1
quart
chicken broth
-
2
cups
water
-
2
tablespoons
bacon drippings
-
2
cloves
garlic (chopped)
-
3
ounces
onion (chopped)
The main ingredients
-
1
pound
green beans (cut into 1 inch pieces)
-
1
pound
red potatoes (cubed)
-
1
pound
ham (cubed)
Seasonings
-
½
teaspoon
garlic powder
-
1
teaspoon
salt
-
½
teaspoon
liquid smoke flavoring
-
to taste
salt and pepper
Instructions
- Chop the onion and garlic.
- Heat bacon drippings or oil in a large soup pot over medium heat and sauté the onions and garlic until translucent.
- Chop the potatoes into bite-sized pieces and cut the green beans if using fresh.
- Add the ham and chicken broths along with the water to the pot and bring to a low boil, skimming any foam.
- Add the green beans and cook for a few minutes before adding the potatoes, salt, liquid smoke, and garlic powder.
- Simmer gently until the potatoes are cooked through, then add the ham and heat through.
- Adjust the seasonings and serve.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
12
Calories
158
Total fat
7g
Total carbohydrates
12g
Total protein
11g
Sodium
20mg
Cholesterol
20mg
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