‘Winter Warmers’ … not only is this a delicious bowl of comfort food, but it is also rich in vitamins and minerals to help reduce inflammation, support good gut health and boost the immune system.

Versatile, super easy to prepare and packed with loads of flavour, a powerful healing food.

Ham Hock and Vegetable Soup

Healthy Ham Hock and Vegetable Soup

Versatile, super easy to prepare and packed with loads of flavour, a powerful healing food.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp Coconut oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 large Onion, diced
  • 2 Carrots, diced
  • 2 Zucchini, diced
  • 2 Celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 Turnip, diced
  • 300 g Butternut pumpkin, cubed
  • ½ bunch Kale, stalks removed, shredded
  • 1 Ham hock (approx. 1kg)
  • 12 cups Chicken broth

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan 
  • Add garlic and onion, sauté until tender
  • Add carrot, celery and turnip, sauté a further couple of minutes
  • Add ham hock and broth, bring to the boil. Reduce heat, simmer (covered) until ham hock is tender (approx. 2 hrs) 
  • Add pumpkin and zucchini, simmer uncovered until vegetables are tender and meat is falling from the bone (15mins)
  • Remove the ham hock (allow to cool a little) remove and coarsely shred the meat (discard skin), return to the soup 
  • Add kale, simmer until cooked (approx. 5mins)
  • Serve with cracked pepper and sprinkling of chilli flakes (or maybe some warmed crusty bread)