Ham and potato soup
Description
Be careful with the salt so as not to overdo it, since the soup is made with ham, which already has a rich flavor on its own. Use bone-in ham to achieve a good broth, then cut the meat off the bone and add it to the pot at the very end along with the other ingredients. The soup is ready to serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Finely chop the onion, celery, and carrots. Heat a pot with olive oil and add the vegetables; sauté for 7–10 minutes, then add the minced garlic clove.
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Step 2
2. Place the bone-in ham in a saucepan, pour in the broth, and add bay leaf and thyme. After boiling, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 45-50 minutes.
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Step 3
3. Meanwhile, peel and cut the potatoes into small cubes, add them to the pot and cook for about 15 minutes.
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Step 4
4. Remove the ham, cut off the meat, and blend half of the total amount of soup with an immersion blender.
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Step 5
5. Return the meat to the saucepan, season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the cream and boil for another 1-2 minutes.
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Step 6
6. Serve the ready soup hot.