Tony DiRamio's Official Ham Bone Soup

Ham Bone Soup

• Ready In: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1  ham bone
• 4  cups water
• 4  cups chicken broth
• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 1  cup  chopped celery & leaves
• 1  cup  chopped carrot
• 2  bunches  rough chopped escarole
• 2 (16 ounce) cans cannellini beans
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1  tablespoon salt
• 1⁄2 tablespoon pepper
• 1⁄2 tablespoon garlic powder, to taste
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons  italian seasoning or 1 1⁄2 tablespoons oregano

Directions

1. 1. In a large pot place ham bone and water. Bring to boil then reduce heat for about 15-20 minutes.
2. 2. Then stir in chicken broth.
3. 3. Add chopped onion, celery, and carrots.
4. 4. Add escarole, beans, and diced tomatoes.
5. 5. Season to taste with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano or Italian seasoning.
6. 6. Bring to a boil then cover pot and simmer for 2 hours.
7. 7. Serve with grated Romano cheese.