Ham Stock

 Warming Soup Recipes

Yield:
1 quart

Ingredients

  • 3 quarts chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth

  • 2 pounds smoked ham hocks

  • 2 medium celery ribs (coarsely chopped)

  • 1 medium onion (coarsely chopped)

  • 1 medium leek (coarsely chopped)

  • 5 fresh flat-leaf parsley sprigs

  • 2 imported bay leaves

  • 2 fresh thyme sprigs

  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger

  • ½ teaspoon crushed black peppercorns

  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon mace

Directions

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a stockpot and bring to a boil over moderately high heat. Lower the heat and simmer until reduced by two-thirds, about 1 1/4 hours. Strain the stock. Let cool, then cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for 1 month. Skim off the fat before using.

Serve With

Dumpling Squash Soup with Pancetta.

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