Stewed Greens with Ham Soup

Servings Prep. Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
6 5 minutes 2-2-1/2 hours N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
1 smoked ham hock, about 1-1/2 pounds 10 cups water 2 bunches spinach, about 20 leaves
3 medium potatoes



1 Add ham hock to water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. SKim top occasionally.
2 Rinse spinach leaves thoroughly to remove grit and dirt.
3 Add spinach to the saucepan. Cover and simmer gently for 1-1/2 hours. Peel and half potatoes; add to pan and cook until tender.
4 Remove spinach from pan with a slotted spoon and place in a serving dish. Remove hock and let cool slightly. When cool enough to handle, discard skin and cut the meat into cubes. Add to the spinach with the potatoes and pour cooking liquid over. Serve immediately.

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