Corn Soup with Potatoes and Smoked Ham

Ingredients for Corn Soup with Potatoes and Smoked Ham

• 60ml lard

• 350ml diced smoked ham steak (about 230g )

• 160g chopped white onion

• 80g chopped red pepper

• 80g chopped green pepper

• 2 garlic cloves, chopped

• 475ml fresh corn kernels (cut from about 4 ears of corn) or 475ml frozen corn kernels

• 30g smoked ham hock

• 1 medium Yukon Gold potato, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces

• 1200ml water

How to make Corn Soup with Potatoes and Smoked Ham

Melt lard in heavy large pot over high heat. Add ham steak, onion, both peppers, and garlic; sauté until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add corn and stir 5 minutes. Add ham hock and potato, then 1200ml 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. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Rewarm over medium heat before serving.)

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