Directions:
- 1. In a very large saucepan (about 4 lts) over low heat, melt butter & saute onions & garlic.
- 2. Toss in all dried herbs, gently fry.
- 3. Remove meat from ham bone & roughly chop, toss meat & bone into pan.
- 4. When meat & onions just start turning brown, pour in hot water & stir well to remove all browning residue from bottom of pan.
- 5. Add celery & sweet potato.
- 6. Set temperature to gently boil & stir occasionally for about 2 - 3 hours.
- 7. Add ground black pepper.
- 8. Salt to taste (be careful, ham & bacon bones will vary in saltiness).
- 9. Add a little water if required to keep soup fluid but allow to thicken.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 292.94 Kcal (1226 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 156.34 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 17.37g | 27% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 70.07mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 676.08mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 252.76mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbs | 14.5g | 5% | |
| Sugars | 2.6g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.48g | 10% | |
| Protein | 18.45g | 37% | |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.6mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 42.3mg | 4% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 198.06 Kcal (829 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 105.71 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 11.75g | 27% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 47.37mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 457.12mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 170.89mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbs | 9.81g | 5% | |
| Sugars | 1.76g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.67g | 10% | |
| Protein | 12.47g | 37% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.4mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 1mg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 28.6mg | 4% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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