Easy Leftover Ham and Bean Soup - My Gorgeous Recipes (2024)

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What can I turn leftover soup into? ›

Use Cornstarch or Arrowroot Powder

Slowly add this mixture to your soup, stirring continuously. Let the soup simmer for a few minutes until it reaches the desired thickness. Remember to follow the recommended ratio of starch to liquid to avoid clumping.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, ham is good for three to five days in the refrigerator after it is cooked. If you need more time to use up those leftovers, ham will last up to two months in the freezer. The USDA also recommends wrapping up leftovers well.

This is a Ham Bone Soup made using the slow cooker which is the most effortless way to cook leftover ham bone. Set, forget, fall apart meat, flavour infused soup! You'll love the creamy broth (but no cream!), and how the tender beans absorb the flavour.

Depending on your recipe, you could also try adding a sauce, such as tomato or other pureed vegetables, to the soup as a thickener and simmering uncovered until the consistency is more reminiscent of a stew.

Panera Bread adamantly promotes a “waste not, want not” philosophy in their kitchens. Because of this, any leftover soups are bagged up each night and stored in the cooler for the next day's lunch.

If a soup is tasting bland in the bowl, consider adding acid rather than salt. A squeeze of lemon or lime, or a dash of yogurt or sour cream can add brightness to the bowl.

**Soak beans overnite in water with 1/4 cup of vinegar (Key ingredient for "removing gas") Have the beans well covered with water for soaking-remember they expand quite a bit and you don't want them to expand above the water level."

Yes. Incredibly effective? You bet. This trick works because the instant mashed potatoes are naturally starchy and therefore are similar in form to other commonly used thickeners, such as cornstarch, only without the clumps.

Freezer storage time is for quality only. Frozen hams remain safe indefinitely. For more information, see Ham and Food Safety.

Why is my deli ham slimy but smells fine? ›

Get rid of it. Slimy, super-wet, or oily textures on the outside of your ham might indicate bacteria growth. Juice can just be congealed oils, so use your senses to see if anything else is off. Slimy ham that's growing bacteria will usually have a smell that indicates spoilage.

Leftovers can be kept for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. After that, the risk of food poisoning goes up. If you don't think you'll be able to eat leftovers within four days, freeze them right away. Frozen leftovers will stay safe for a long time.

Aptly named, boneless ham doesn't contain any bone at all.

Unlike bacon or pancetta, hocks are not especially meaty, which is why they're a great addition to long-cooked things—soups, of course, but also pots of beans, braised greens, and beef or poultry stocks.

You can thicken soup by adding flour, cornstarch, or another starchy substitute. For the best results, never add flour or cornstarch directly to your soup. If you do, it will clump up on top. Instead, ladle a small amount of broth into a separate bowl and let it cool.

Leftover chicken or beef from the night before can be added to boost a soup's protein content. Ziesmer's personal favorite is to create a heartier soup by adding chunks from a grocery store rotisserie chicken. Cooked brown rice or whole wheat pasta can also be added to turn a light soup into a hearty stew.

A general rule of thumb is that soup can be stored in the refrigerator for about three days, but you should always taste your dish before deciding to reheat. A clear, vegetable-based soup with some acidity, such as tomatoes, may last longer. Chicken soup usually lasts three to five days.

To dispose of soup in an environmentally friendly way, avoid pouring it down the sink or toilet as it can cause clogs and strain wastewater systems. Instead, let the soup cool completely and then transfer it into a leak-proof bag, sealable container, or compost bin if the ingredients are compostable.

When you're planning to finish your leftover soup within a few days, the fridge is an easy storage option for the short-term.