Ham Bone Soup uses a leftover ham bone as the base for this comforting soup. It’s filled with vegetables and just what you need the day after having a big ham dinner!
Place the leftover ham bone in a large soup pot or Dutch oven. Add the water to partially cover the ham bone. Stir in the thyme, garlic powder, seasoned salt and tomatoes.
Cook on medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 1 hour.
Remove hambone, chop up remaining meat, discard fat and reserve on a plate.
Add carrots to broth.
Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until carrots are tender.
Add reserved ham, beans and vegetables.
Simmer for 10 minutes until vegetables are cooked then season with salt and pepper to taste.