Instant Pot Leftover Hambone Soup
Instant Pot Leftover Hambone Soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining savory ham bone flavors with fresh, vibrant vegetables. This hearty soup not only warms your soul but also brings family and friends together around the table. Perfect for cozy nights or festive gatherings, it’s a delightful dish that transforms leftovers into a satisfying meal everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 meaty leftover hambone
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup pasta or rice (optional)
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and add a splash of olive oil. Sauté onions, celery, and carrots for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic, thyme, and bay leaves; sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the vegetable broth and submerge the hambone in the liquid.
- Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 30 minutes.
- Allow natural pressure release for 15 minutes before manually releasing any remaining steam.
- If using pasta or rice, add it now and cook on sauté mode until tender (about 8-10 minutes).
- Remove the hambone, shred the meat, and return it to the pot. Stir well before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: - Customize your soup by adding any leftover vegetables you have on hand. - For extra flavor, consider adding spices like smoked paprika or cayenne pepper. - This soup freezes well; just cool completely before transferring to freezer-safe containers.