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Smoked Ham Hock, Tomato and Cannellini Bean Soup with Pesto

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time30 minsCook Time2 hrsTotal Time2 hrs 30 mins

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 1 x 1kg smoked ham hock
 1 onion, diced
 1 carrot, peeled and diced
 1 stick celery, diced
 2 cloves garlic
 2tbs olive oil
 2 tbs tomato paste
 2 bay leaves
 1 x 400gm can diced tomatoes
 1 x 400gm can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
 80gm pesto
 Salt and pepper
1

Place the ham hock in a large saucepan and cover with cold water.

2

Bring to the boil and simmer gently for about an hour, or until the meat is falling off the bone. Remove the hock and allow to cool. Reduce the liquid to about 500ml. Once the ham hock has cooled, shred or chop the meat into rough pieces.

3

Saute the onion, carrot, celery and garlic in olive oil until soft.

4

Add the tomato paste and continue to cook for another 2 minutes.

5

Add the bay leaves, diced tomatoes, cannellini beans chopped ham hock and reserved ham stock and simmer for 30 minutes. Season well with salt and black pepper, and serve with a spoonful of pesto and some toasted sourdough bread.

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