Barefoot Contessa Leftover Ham Recipes
The Barefoot Contessa Leftover Ham Recipes are easy and tasty. These recipes are the best way to use holiday ham. Do not throw away your leftover ham after parties.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked ham diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 carrots sliced
- 2 celery sticks sliced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cooked pasta or rice
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Ingredients
- Cut the ham into cubes. Chop onion, carrots, and celery. Mince garlic.
Heat the Pan
- Place a large pot on medium heat. Add olive oil.
Cook Vegetables
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Stir until soft. Add garlic quickly.
Add Ham
- Add diced ham to the pot. Stir everything together.
Pour in Broth
- Add chicken broth to the pot. Let it cook 10 minutes.
Add Pasta or Rice
- Add pasta or rice. Stir well with the soup.
Add Peas and Seasoning
- Add peas, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together.
Simmer and Taste
- Cook for 5 minutes more. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Serve Warm
- Serve soup hot. Enjoy with bread or a salad.
Notes
- Use fresh vegetables for better flavor.
- Cut ham into small bite-sized pieces.
- Do not use too much salt because ham is salty.
- Add more broth if soup feels too thick.
- Add beans if you want more protein.