Ham Hock, Sweet Potato & Celery Soup Recipe

Name: Ham Hock, Sweet Potato & Celery Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Ingredients in order of use; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 large yellow onions, peel & roughly chop; 4 large garlic cloves, peel & rougly chop; 1 kg ham hocks or 1 kg bacon bones with plenty meat, remove & discard skin & fat; 10 bay leaves; 2 teaspoons dried sage; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried herbs (tarragon, basil, parsely etc); 3 liters hot water; 1 bunch celery & tops, chop & discard the hard core end, roughly chop celery & tops; 1 kg sweet potato, peel & roughly chop; 4 teaspoons salt (to taste); 4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

Ingredients in order of use
2 tablespoons butter
2 large yellow onions, peel & roughly chop
4 large garlic cloves, peel & rougly chop
1 kg ham hocks or 1 kg bacon bones with plenty meat, remove & discard skin & fat
10 bay leaves
2 teaspoons dried sage
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried herbs (tarragon, basil, parsely etc)
3 liters hot water
1 bunch celery & tops, chop & discard the hard core end, roughly chop celery & tops
1 kg sweet potato, peel & roughly chop
4 teaspoons salt (to taste)
4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper

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1. In a very large saucepan (about 4 lts) over low heat, melt butter & saute onions & garlic.
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2. Toss in all dried herbs, gently fry.
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3. Remove meat from ham bone & roughly chop, toss meat & bone into pan.
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4. When meat & onions just start turning brown, pour in hot water & stir well to remove all browning residue from bottom of pan.
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5. Add celery & sweet potato.
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6. Set temperature to gently boil & stir occasionally for about 2 - 3 hours.
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7. Add ground black pepper.
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8. Salt to taste (be careful, ham & bacon bones will vary in saltiness).
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9. Add a little water if required to keep soup fluid but allow to thicken.

1796

kcal

Calories

111

Fat

Carbs

104

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Ingredients in order of use, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 large yellow onions, peel & roughly chop, 4 large garlic cloves, peel & rougly chop, and more.

Yes, Ham Hock, Sweet Potato & Celery Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Ham Hock, Sweet Potato & Celery Soup

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