Smoky ham hock and root veg stew

Name: Smoky ham hock and root veg stew
Total time: 40 min
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: olive oil; leeks 2, rinsed and chopped; carrots 2, peeled and chopped; swede ½ small, peeled and chopped; smoked paprika ½ tsp; chicken stock 1 litre; potatoes 2 medium, peeled and cut into chunks; cooked ham hock about 300g, pulled into chunks; Savoy cabbage or other greens 200g, shredded

40 minutes
serves 4
A little effort

Winter is coming so whack the meat and veg on the stove so you can curl up on the sofa with a warm bowl of this comforting ham hock stew

September 27, 2016 at 9:03 am

Ingredients

olive oil
leeks 2, rinsed and chopped
carrots 2, peeled and chopped
swede ½ small, peeled and chopped
smoked paprika ½ tsp
chicken stock 1 litre
potatoes 2 medium, peeled and cut into chunks
cooked ham hock about 300g, pulled into chunks
Savoy cabbage or other greens 200g, shredded

Method

Step 1

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pan. Cook the leeks until soft then add the carrots and swede. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring, then stir in the smoked paprika and cook for a minute more.
Step 2

Add the chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes then add the potatoes and ham hock and simmer gently for another 10 minutes. Add the greens and cook for 5 minutes.