Corn Soup with Potatoes and Smoked Ham
A hearty and comforting soup featuring fresh corn, tender potatoes, and smoky ham in a flavorful broth. Made with a blend of colorful bell peppers and aromatic onions, this rustic soup delivers rich, satisfying flavors.
6 servings
1 hr 15 min
Ingredients
- •¼ cup lard
- •1½ cups smoked ham steak
- •1 cup white onion
- •½ cup red bell pepper
- •½ cup green bell pepper
- •2 cloves garlic
- •2 cups corn kernels
- •1 piece smoked ham hock
- •1 medium Yukon Gold potato
- •5 cups water
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Melt lard in heavy large pot over high heat. Add ham steak, onion, both bell peppers, and garlic; sauté until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add corn and stir 5 minutes. Add ham hock and potato, then 5 cups 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.)
75 min