Bon Appetit/May 2006

Corn Soup with Potatoes and Smoked Ham

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
8


INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup lard 1-1/2 cups diced smoked ham steak (about 8 ounces) 1 cup chopped white onion
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 cups fresh corn kernels (cut from about 4 ears of corn) or 2 cups frozen corn kernels 1 10-ounce smoked ham hock 1 medium Yukon Gold potato, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
5 cups water



1 Melt lard in heavy large pot over high heat. Add ham steak, onion, both bell peppers, and garlic; saute until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add corn and stir 5 minutes. Add ham hock and potato, then 5 cups water; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer partially covered 1 hour. Remove ham hock. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper.

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