The recipe card at the bottom of the page lists all of the ingredients you need for this soup. However, there are a few ingredients that are worth discussing in more detail. These ingredients are ...

During the holiday, don't throw out that ham bone! Ham bones make the best soup broth; bean soup is my favorite. Grandma called this soup depression soup because it was made from dried beans and any ...

If making ahead, add extra water when reheating, as the soup will thicken as it cools. This soup is traditionally made with stock from a ham bone but ... 7 pints for this recipe.

Add the milk (or, if preferred, use more stock, water or cream). Tear in most of the ham. Bring the soup back to a simmer, then season to taste with salt and pepper, remembering that the ham is ...