Ham and Vegetable Soup

Ham and Vegetable Soup is a hearty, comforting dish typically made with diced ham, a mirepoix of onions, carrots, and celery, along with other vegetables like potatoes and sometimes tomatoes, all simmered in a flavorful broth. It's a classic way to use leftover ham, especially after holidays, and is popular in American and European home cooking.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This soup is generally balanced, offering a good source of protein from the ham and a variety of vitamins and minerals from the vegetables, with a moderate calorie count around 200-300 per serving depending on the recipe's richness and portion size.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	120 kcal
Protein	8 g
Carbs	12 g
Fat	4 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	850 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Vitamin A	120 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin K	25 mcg
Iron	1.5 mg
Calcium	40 mg
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg
Folate	30 mcg DFE

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a prime example of 'nose-to-tail' or waste-not cooking, transforming a holiday centerpiece into a nourishing new meal. Nutritionally, the combination of ham's saltiness with the vegetables' natural sweetness creates a deeply satisfying flavor profile without needing excessive added fats.