STEVERAMSEY

What a pleasant surprise this soup is! Good, humble food. Served with some bread, it makes a perfect meal on a chilly evening. I wanted to use the leftover bone from Christmas ham and found this recipe. I was skeptical upon reading it. I really thought it would turn out bland. On the contrary, it is full of flavor without any additional seasoning. The ham bone does all the work.

I always get a kick out of the reviews that change a recipe so much that it is no longer anything near the original! Look, the whole point of this recipe is that it is uncomplicated. There are plenty of really good fancy-sassy tomato soup recipes to try, if that's what you want. But this soup sticks to a great principle: simple recipes are often the best. And the result is what tomato soup should taste like. Few additives and fresh, ripe tomatoes. Real tomato flavor. Don't change a thing and you will be rewarded.

I've been making this recipe for a long time now. I absolutely love it. However, you can DEFINITELY simplify it to where it really isn't a chore at all, if you don't mind chopped chicken rather than shredded: 1) dice the chicken 2)saute the chicken in a large skillet 3) dump in all the remaining ingredients and simmer until it is reduced and not too watery. Leave out the broth. 4) build your enchiladas and cook! It tastes just the same as the long method and is super easy!

Don't go any further if you are looking for a French Dip! This recipe is perfect. Do NOT change a thing to this recipe. If you follow it, you will be rewarded with an awesome sandwich. I have made this countless times and it needs no adjustments. It's fun to make when entertaining: great casual meal with almost no fuss. Serve with french fries!