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Ham shank broth

Ham shank broth

Kathleen Campbell

Save recipeServes 4 (with leftovers)EasyPrep: 40 minsCook: 2 hrs and 30 mins - 3 hrs and 30 minsplus overnight soakingA star rating of 5 out of 5.8 ratingsRateloading...

Serve this flavourful ham shank soup packed with lentils and veg for lunch or supper – delivering four of your five-a-day, it's both filling and nutritious

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Ingredients

Nutrition

1½kg ham shank
1 tsp olive oil
1 onion roughly chopped
2 leeks finely sliced
4 carrots sliced
½ swede peeled and finely chopped
3 celery sticks finely sliced
5-6 small potatoes halved
1 tsp dried sage
1 tsp dried marjoram
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary (or a handful each of fresh)
150g barley
75g red lentils
140g frozen or fresh peas
steamed cabbage and crusty white bread, to serve

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Nutrition: Per serving

kcal896
fat28g
saturates9g
carbs75g
sugars15g
fibre12ghigh
protein79g
salt5.6g

Method

step 1
Soak the ham shank in cold water overnight, then drain. The next day, pour hot water from the kettle over the ham to scald it. Discard the water.
step 2
Put the ham in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil, then simmer the ham for 2-3 hrs until very tender.
step 3
When the meat is almost cooked, heat the olive oil in a large saucepan and cook the onion over a medium heat for 6-8 mins, or until softened. Add the leeks, carrots, swede, celery, potatoes and dried herbs, if using. (If using fresh, don’t add at this stage.) Pour in more cold water to just cover the veg. Season. Bring to the boil over a medium-high heat and cook for 15-20 mins until softened. Meanwhile, put the barley in another saucepan and cover with boiled water from the kettle. Boil for 8-10 mins over a medium heat until starting to soften. Drain. Set aside.
step 4
When the ham is cooked, drain the liquid, saving one cupful. Trim the fat from the ham and slice the meat into large chunks. Add the meat to the pan of vegetables and pour in a little of the reserved stock, but not too much, as it will be salty. Top up with enough cold water to cover everything and bring to a simmer.
step 5
Add the barley and lentils and cook for 20-25 mins until tender. Around 5 mins before the end of cooking, add the peas and the fresh herbs, if using. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Serve with steamed cabbage and crusty white bread, if you like.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, August 2022

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