Indian
Indian - Chicken Curries
Smoky Ham and Pasta Soup
Chef's Menu Description
A wholesome, deeply comforting soup crafted from slow-simmered stock, aromatic garden vegetables, and fresh herbs, served with crusty bread.
Ingredients
- • 1 kg ready prepped casserole veg (or 1 kg of peeled and chopped carrots, onions, swede and celery)
- • 200 g smoked gammon steak (cubed, all visible fat removed)
- • 2 chicken stock cubes (made up with 2 litres of water)
- • 1 tsp smoked paprika
- • 1 tsp paprika
- • 1 tbsp oregano
- • 1 tsp garlic granules
- • 1 tsp ground cumin
- • 1 tsp turmeric
- • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- • 200 g small pasta shapes
- • low calorie cooking spray
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Spray a large saucepan with low calorie cooking spray. Over a medium heat, fry the gammon for 2-3 minutes, until browned.
2
Phase 2
Add the veg mix and continue cooking for 5 minutes until the onions begin to soften.
3
Phase 3
Add the herbs and spices and stir well.
4
Phase 4
Pour over the stock, increase the heat and bring to the boil.
5
Phase 5
Lower the heat, cover and allow to simmer for 30 minutes.
6
Phase 6
Stir in the pasta and the white wine vinegar, cover and continue to simmer for another 12-15 minutes. Larger pasta shapes will require a little extra time.
7
Phase 7
Serve.