#heartyham

This is a hearty and tasty soup that has the richness of cheese and the salty goodness of ham and potatoes. Great for getting rid of leftover ham!

Ingredients: 1 cup diced ham. 2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced. 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 4 cups chicken broth. 1 cup milk. 1/2 cup heavy cream. 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese. Salt and pepper to taste. Chopped chives for garnish.

Instructions: In a large pot, saut onions and garlic until translucent. Add diced ham and cook until lightly browned. Stir in potatoes and chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender. Add milk, heavy cream, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until cheese is melted and the soup is creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld. Serve hot, garnished with chopped chives.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

This hearty slow cooker soup combines tender ham with a variety of beans and vegetables, simmered in a flavorful broth until everything is perfectly cooked and seasoned.

Ingredients: 1 lb 15 bean soup mix. 1 ham hock about 1 lb. 1 onion, diced. 2 carrots, diced. 2 celery stalks, diced. 4 cloves garlic, minced. 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes. 6 cups chicken broth. 2 bay leaves. 1 teaspoon dried thyme. 1 teaspoon dried oregano. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Rinse the beans thoroughly and remove any debris. In the slow cooker, combine beans, ham hock, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, bay leaves, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5 hours, until beans are tender. Once beans are tender, remove ham hock from the slow cooker and shred the meat. Discard the bone and return shredded ham to the soup. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.