What it holds
Ham soup carries thrift and continuity. It reflects the home-cooking habit of making the next meal from what remains of the last one.
Ham Soup
Ham soup is a soup made by simmering ham, ham bone, or leftover ham with vegetables, beans, potatoes, lentils, or grains.
At the table
Shared dish, personal versions
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At the table
It often appears after holiday meals, especially when a ham bone or leftovers need to be turned into something nourishing. It belongs to the practical rhythm of cooking once and eating in more than one form.
Variations
Variations include ham and bean soup, split pea soup with ham, potato ham soup, lentil ham soup, and vegetable-heavy versions. The broth may be smoky, salty, creamy, or clear depending on the ingredients.
What remains
What remains is the transformation of leftovers into a new pot of food. The soup continues the original meal rather than simply repeating it.