Description
A leftover ham bone is simmered with vegetables, macaroni, and rice to create a hearty soup and family tradition after the holidays.
Ingredients
- 1 ham bone with some meat
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 (15 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes with juice
- 1 (14 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
- 3 potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 ½ cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- ¾ cup uncooked long grain rice
- 1 cup chopped cooked ham, or amount leftover
- 1 (10 ounce) can tomato sauce
Instructions
- Place the ham bone into a large pot and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes. Add the onion and tomatoes
- then stir in the frozen mixed vegetables and potatoes. Simmer for about 20 minutes
- then add the macaroni
- rice
- and chopped ham. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 1 1/2 hours. Any ham on the bone should come off easily. Stir in the tomato sauce and let cool for about 15 minutes before serving.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 12