Ham Bone Soup

Here’s what you need 

3c Soup Base (See website for recipe)

1 Left over Ham bone 

1c Carrots (diced)

1c Pumpkin (peeled, seeds removed and diced) 

1c Chopped blended seasonings (See website for recipe) 

12 sprigs of small thyme (tied into a knot)

2 Pimento peppers (sliced)

Salt to taste 

For the Dumplings 

¾ c All-purpose flour 

¼ c Yellow Cornmeal 

½ tsp Brown sugar 

1 pinch Salt 

Water for kneading 

 

Let’s make it 

  • In a mixing bowl add all dry ingredients for the dumplings 
  • Add water gradually, mix and knead into a stiff dough and set aside 
  • In a large pot add ham bone, carrots and pumpkin.
  • Cover with water and add ½ c chopped seasoning 
  • Cove and allow to simmer on medium heat 
  • When the soup begins to boil, roll & cut the dumpling dough into small pieces and add them to the soup
  • Let cook for 20 mins, stirring occasionally 
  • When the veggies are cooked tender, add salt to taste and garnish with pimento slices and thyme.
  • Remove from heat and serve by the bowl full with Love 😊