Omit the ham hock for a vegetarian version of this simple soup.
Recipe type: Soup
Serves: 8-10
Ingredients
2 leeks, chopped and cleaned
4 cups chopped carrots (rainbow or traditional orange)
1 cup diced potatoes (you may leave skin on)
1 tablespoon red curry paste, optional
1 ham hock, optional
8 cups chicken or vegetable stock
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Combine all ingredients (except salt and pepper) in a large stockpot and simmer together for 30 minutes. Remove ham hock and shred meat; set meat aside and discard bones.
Puree soup using a stick blender or a traditional blender until smooth; season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve ladled into bowls with shredded ham as garnish.
Recipe by Cooking With MicheleĀ® at https://cookingwithmichele.com/2012/09/curried-rainbow-carrot-soup/