This Whole30 Leftover Ham Bone Soup is the perfect accompaniment to a cold and dreary day. By simply combining some leftover vegetables in an Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi or any other pressure cooker, along with the leftover bone from a ham, you can create this delicious and nutritious Paleo and Whoel30 Leftover Ham Bone Soup in under 20 minutes.
I love creating soup recipes.
I am constantly amazed at how simple ingredients can come together to form the wonderfully complex flavours of soup.
And this soup is no exception!
Only 5 ingredients, 1 Instant Pot and 20 minutes of time, this Paleo and Whole30 Leftover Ham Bone Soup can be enjoyed by your entire family!
Plus, being dairy-free, gluten-free and chocked full of veggies, this soup is perfect for anyone on a Whole30, Paleo or Keto diet.
What ingredients do you need to make this Whole30 Leftover Ham Bone Soup?
- leftover bone from a ham
- carrots
- onions
- garlic
- salt and pepper
Where can you find Whole30 approved ham?
Unfortunately, finding a nitrate-free, sugar-free Whole30 approved ham is not that easy. However, as more and more people seek out healthier ham options, companies are starting to respond.
One such company, Pederson's, sells hams that are made from pork that is humanely raised without the use of antibiotics or growth stimulants and fed no animal by-products. According to their website, their hams are "minimally processed, no preservatives, no artificial ingredients, no added nitrates or nitrites, no gluten, no lactose, no MSG, and no added sweeteners! Paleo-friendly and Whole30 Approved."
How do you make this Whole30 Leftover Ham Bone Soup in an Instant Pot?
- Select "saute - hi" on the pressure cooker (I have the Ninja Foodi and I absolutely love it!)
- Add onions and cook until softened (about 5 minutes)
- Add garlic until it becomes fragrant (about 1 minute)
- Add in carrots, ham bone, spices and water
- Select "Pressure Cook - Hi", seal the vent and set for 30 minutes
- Remove ham bone, stir and enjoy!
What if I don't have an Instant pot
You can still make this Whole30 Leftover Ham Bone Soup on the stovetop or in a crockpot. Simply saute the onions and garlic, add in the remaining ingredients and cook for 2 hours on "hi" for the slow cooker or simmer on the stovetop for about 45 minutes
What makes this Whole30 Leftover Ham Bone Soup so good?
- it makes use of the delicious bone leftover from your Christmas or Easter ham
- it is really simple to make
- it contains only pure Whole30 ingredients
- by using a bone from a ham, the soup ends up with a nice hint of smokiness
- you can use any combination of vegetables that you have leftover in your fridge
What else could I add to this soup?
- add beans for a bean and ham soup (please note that beans are not Whole30 or Paleo approved)
- add chunks of potato for a heartier soup
- add additional spices such as curry powder for a slight twist
What can I serve this Whole30 Leftover Ham Bone Soup with?
- as the soup cooks, make some of my Whole30 Gluten-Free bread and serve it alongside
- serve a slice of my Whole30 Nut and Seed Bread for a nice little added crunch
- serve it with a side salad such as my Whole30 Antipasto Salad or my Oriental Salad
- add a nice slice of my Whole30 Foccacia that could easily be used to soak up the last little bit of soup left in the bowl
Looking for more healthy soup recipes? Check out the following:
- Whole30 Instant Pot French Onion Soup
- Light and Creamy Zucchini Cheese Soup
- Detox Carrot Soup (Whole30, Paleo, Allergy-Free)
- Chicken Carrot Soup (Whole30, SCD Intro Phase Friendly)
- Tomato Pesto Soup with a Secret Healthy Ingredient (Whole30, Low Carb, Gluten-Free)
- Easy Acorn Squash Soup (Whole30, Low Carb, GF)
- Easy Chicken Taco Soup (Whole30, LC, GF)
Whole30 Leftover Ham Bone Soup
This Whole30 Leftover Ham Bone Soup is the perfect accompaniment to a cold and dreary day. By simply combining some leftover vegetables in an Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi or any other pressure cooker, along with the leftover bone from a ham, you can create this delicious and nutritious Paleo and Whoel30 Leftover Ham Bone Soup in under 20 minutes.
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 carrots, thickly sliced
- 1 leftover ham bone
- 2 cups spinach
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Optional - 1 tablespoon pickling spice
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Select "saute - hi" on the pressure cooker (I have the Ninja Foodi and I absolutely love it!)
- Add onions and cook until softened (about 5 minutes)
- Add garlic until it becomes fragrant (about 1 minute)
- Add in carrots, ham bone, spices and water
- Select "Pressure Cook - Hi", seal the vent and set for 30 minutes. Allow pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes and then manually release pressure.
- Remove ham bone, stir and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Meals
- Cuisine: Whole30, Keto, Gluten Free, Dairy Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 71
- Sugar: 4 g
- Fat: 1.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 7.3 g
- Fiber: 1.6 g
- Protein: 1.9 g
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