Potato and Ham Hock Soup

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Potato and Ham Hock Soup
Photo: © Ian Knauer
Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hrs 15 mins
Yield:
12 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 1 ham hock, split by the butcher

  • 2 medium onions, chopped

  • 5 garlic cloves, minced

  • Kosher salt

  • Freshly ground black pepper

  • 3 pounds baking potatoes

  • 8 cups chicken stock

Directions

  1. In a large heavy pot, heat the butter over medium heat until hot, then brown the ham hock, turning occasionally, about 6 minutes.

  2. Stir the onions, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Peel and dice the potatoes. Stir in the potatoes and stock bring to a gentle boil. Cook the soup, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are very soft and starting to fall apart, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove the ham hock and let cool slightly. Remove the meat from the ham hock and cut into pieces, the return the meat to the soup. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

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