Slovak Ham & Vegetable Soup Recipe

Name: Slovak Ham & Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) smoked pork shoulder, washed (cottage ham); water; 2 onions, finely chopped (about 1 1/3 cups); 1 cup dried lima beans or (14 ounce) can lima beans; 3/4 teaspoon pepper; 4 -5 sprigs parsley; 1/4 cup barley; 3 (20 ounce) packages frozen mixed vegetables (if you prefer you can use bags of individual vegetables, corn, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, carrot); 1 small cabbage, coarsely chopped; 2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup; Steranka; 1 egg; 1 cup flour; 4 teaspoons water

Servings: persons

1 (3 lb) smoked pork shoulder, washed (cottage ham)
water
2 onions, finely chopped (about 1 1/3 cups)
1 cup dried lima beans or (14 ounce) can lima beans
3/4 teaspoon pepper
4 -5 sprigs parsley
1/4 cup barley
3 (20 ounce) packages frozen mixed vegetables (if you prefer you can use bags of individual vegetables, corn, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, carrot)
1 small cabbage, coarsely chopped
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
Steranka
1 egg
1 cup flour
4 teaspoons water

1
Place ham in an 8 quart stock pot and add water to 1-inch below the top.
2
Add onions, beans (if using dry beans), pepper, and parsley.
3
Let simmer 5-6 hours.
4
To prepare steranka: mix together egg, flour, and water and knead until smooth (dough should be very stiff).
5
Pinch off bits of dough (about the size of a pea) onto a lightly floured board.
6
When all of the pieces have been pinched off, drop into boiling water slowly so that the water doesn't stop boiling.
7
Boil until all of the pieces come to the surface (3-5 minutes).
8
Rinse with cold water and drain.
9
Remove ham from the soup, and chip into bite sized pieces.
10
Discard fat and bones, and return meat to soup.
11
Add steranka and barley, and cook for 15 minutes.
12
Add all vegetables (if using canned beans add with the vegetables instead of with the onions and seasonings), and simmer for 45 minutes.
13
Add tomato soup, and simmer 15-20 minutes longer.

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* 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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-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: 1 (3 lb) smoked pork shoulder, washed (cottage ham), water, 2 onions, finely chopped (about 1 1/3 cups), 1 cup dried lima beans or (14 ounce) can lima beans, and more.

Yes, Slovak Ham & Vegetable 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Slovak Ham & Vegetable Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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