Reviewed: Oct. 21, 2009

This was a good way to use left over ham. My situation was similar to the previous poster, I needed to make 12 servings and I did not have celery. So, I substituted the salt for celery salt but only added two teaspoons (for 12 servings 2.5 tsp was indicated) of this. The ham I used was leftover shank I had in the freezer - no bone, I used that for ham and bean soup, and I did add a bit more than the recipe states. I also added a little more water than called for because I wanted to simmer it longer. I also had to substitute some of the cheddar cheese for american and mozzerella. All in all very good, and simple to do in a pinch. Note: my soup looked more orange and 'cheesy' than in the picture.

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Kroegers

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Reviewed: Oct. 8, 2009

Wow! This is super nummy!! I recalculated for 12 servings, and made exactly as indicated. The only change I made is using a pinch of celery seed instead of chopped celery as I was out. I was looking for super simple so the other change I made was to put the water and vegies in a crock pot on low from approximately 9a-4p. I had my daugher turn the crock off at 4 when she got home from school (could have left it on low for the extra hour until I got home as the vegies were a little crunchy, so just depends on how you like your vegies...a little more crisp or a little softer). When I got home, threw in the ham and finished the rest of the recipe. Then turned the crock on high for about 45 minutes while I ran and got my other daughter from after school activities! Super Easy and this is one of the best tasting soups I have ever eaten! We will definitely be making again and again!!!

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BusyMomInMN

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Reviewed: Jun. 19, 2009

mmMMmmm cheddar goodness. I didn't have any ham around so I used shrimp instead, turned out great! Will try ham next time, and there will be a next time.

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Reviewed: Mar. 28, 2009

this is really really good as is...no need to add a thing.

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Reviewed: Jan. 29, 2009

Fabulous! This is a new family favorite, thanks for sharing this great recipe! Great way to use leftover ham, you probably could use any kind of meat. I doubled the recipe and added a can of corn (drained). I also cooked the vegetables with a couple chicken boullion cubes for extra flavor.

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MISSCONNIEGIRL

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Reviewed: Dec. 7, 2008

This recipe is fantastic!

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SHELLYVANKIRK

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Reviewed: Nov. 12, 2008

Made this on Nov. 12, very easy. Use 1 tsp. salt. JJ loved it.

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Reviewed: Aug. 8, 2008

This recipe manages to be both very, very good and quite easy. It's quick enough to be a weekday night dinner, and excellently flexible. I made mine with potatoes, onion, split peas and ham (what I happened to have on hand) and it was great. I'm also pregnant and home alone with my 3 year old for the next few weeks, and I was able to cook it in between comforting a starving toddler. This is going into my personal database of recipes. Well done.

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KALIRUSH

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Reviewed: Nov. 19, 2007

This was a wonderful recipe. It was very easy to make and very tasty. I made it for a staff appreciation luncheon at school and everyone seemed to like it. This will be one that I will make again very soon!

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Pam Ogdon

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Reviewed: May 19, 2007

This is one of the best soups I have made. This is delicious. I've made it without the ham, and used different veggies, you can't go wrong with this.

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LISAMARIE10

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Reviewed: Apr. 11, 2007

This was incredible soup!!! Creamy and very tasty. My husband couldn't eat enough! The only change I made to this recipe was that I added some chopped fresh chives right before serving since I had some in the fridge. They added a nice flavor. Otherwise, the recipe is perfect as written.

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Dawn

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Reviewed: Apr. 8, 2007

My husband loved this. I simmered the ham bone and used the broth in the soup along with the ham pieces. I didn't add any salt.

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NanaFish

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Reviewed: Feb. 25, 2007

This is awesome! It was a great way to use up some leftover ham. I am not a soup lover, but am making this again very soon!

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Reviewed: Feb. 4, 2007

Incredibly easy . . . tastes great! My husband raved about it at home and work for a couple of days. I increased the ham a little and decreased the salt. I know I'll be making this again in the near future!

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Loomchick

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Reviewed: Jan. 21, 2007

Pretty good, a bit on the salty side.

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Carrie

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Reviewed: Dec. 6, 2006

I followed it exactly and it turned out great! I cant even think of a way to change it unless you are counting calories!

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BAUMAN

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Reviewed: Apr. 30, 2006

My family loved this! I tried it once with chicken and that is good, too, but our favorite is with ham. It is so rich and creamy! A keeper for me.

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AFOSTERFAMILY

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Reviewed: Mar. 9, 2006

I had some leftover kielbasa on hand, so I used that in place of the ham. Oh my gosh is this some great comfort food. This made a huge pot and it didn't make it for my lunch the next day *sigh*.

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BABIDOLL02

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Reviewed: Jan. 23, 2006

great soup, very hearty! i also made mine a veggie version just by omitting the ham, but it was still fantastic! a tad salty, but i think that might've been my fault. to be on the safe side, i would just be sure to add salt to taste at the end instead of throwing it in with the veg in the beginning. i also added more pepper, but again, that's probably suited to taste.

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Carol

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Reviewed: Sep. 24, 2004

Great warm, creamy, comforting soup. I served it with lightly toasted garlic bread for dippers. YUM! My roomate told me it's the same soup that is served at the ski hill here. Next time I make this, I'll chop my veggies larger to give the soup a more chunky effect.

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