HAM DUMPLING SOUP

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I was not sure how ham and dumplings would pair, so I just had to try this one... to satisfy my curiosity if nothing else! Turns out that the flavors are wonderful and I would gladly serve this to my most favorite guests. To prepare this soup I used a ham bone that I had frozen from a HoneyBaked Ham. Worked like a charm; I...

Provided by Desiree Wilmoth

Categories     Other Soups

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ham bone
3-4 c ham, cubed
1 can(s) garden vegtable broth
2 celey stalks, whole
1 large onion, peeled and whole
4 large potatoes, diced
1 can(s) carrots, drained
water to cover
2 large eggs
2 c flour
1/2 c water

Steps:

  • 1. Place first 8 ingredients in large pot. Bring to boil then let simmer over medium-low heat for 45 minutes.
  • 2. While the soup is simmering make dumplings.
  • 3. Mix eggs and flour and water with a fork. Let sit covered for 1 hour.
  • 4. After soup simmered for 45 minutes remove celery stalks and onion and throw away.
  • 5. Remove ham bone and any ham from the bone and add that to the soup.
  • 6. After hour roll out dumplings on a lightly floured board to about 1/8" thickness.
  • 7. Cut into 1" squares and slowly add to boiling soup. Let cook for 5-7 minutes depending on size and thickness.
  • 8. This should turn the broth from a clear liquid to a thicker stew like broth.
  • 9. If you do not want a thick broth. Instead of rolling out the dumplings, place on a cutting board.
  • 10. Cut small pieces about the size of a penny and put into the boiling broth. Or put the dough through a potato ricer. When dumplings float they are done.
  • 11. You want the pieces to be small or they will be too heavy or doughy.
  • 12. Salt and pepper to taste.

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