CANADIAN /GERMAN HAM OR FARMER SAUSAGE SOUP

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There are only a few ingredients in this hearty soup which is suitable for a OAMC menu. Ham (or farmer sausage which I prefer), carrots, potatoes, onions and green or wax beans are all you need. This makes a large quantity and I don't give specific amounts for the veggies, just fill the pot. Note: I think farmer sausage is unique to my province in Canada, so use ham if you're elsewhere.

Provided by Cookin-jo

Categories     Meat

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ham bone, with a good amount of meat left on or
1 1/2 lbs ham, diced (or 2 packages farmer sausage)
potato, peeled and diced
carrot, peeled and sliced
1 large onion, peeled and quartered
green beans (or wax beans, fresh or frozen)
2 bay leaves
10 black peppercorns
5 sprigs fresh summer savory (optional)

Steps:

  • Put ham bone or other meat into a very large stock pot and add water to within 2 inches of the top of the pot. Simmer for 40 minutes.
  • As the meat simmers add the onion, and the bay leaves and peppercorns in a teaball or cheesecloth bag, or just loose.
  • Remove ham bone from the pot to a large bowl and let cool until you can handle it, then cut off and dice the meat.
  • Add meat back into the pot and the potatoes and carrots. Boil gently for 15 minutes.
  • Add beans and savoury, if using, and simmer until all vegetables are done.
  • Check for salt, but ham and farmer sausage are salty meats so salt isn't usually needed.
  • Freeze what's left.
  • Note: I use a bit more potatoes than carrots, and even less beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.6, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 29.5, Sodium 860, Carbohydrate 1.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.5, Protein 12.8

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