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Ingredients

  • 6 medium turnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 6 medium carrots, peeled and cut into3/4-inch lengths
  • 1 large onion, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 ham hocks
  • 7 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
  • Crushed red pepper flakes to taste
  • 2 teaspoons minced cilantro

Method

  • Combine the turnips, carrots, onion, bay leaf, ham hocks and chicken broth in a large pot.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce to a simmer and cook until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove the ham hocks from the broth.
  • Remove the meat from the bone, trim of all fat and cut into thin strips.
  • Ladle the broth and vegetables into soup bowls.
  • Divide the meat among the bowls.
  • Garnish each bowl with some pepper flakes and cilantro.
  • Serve immediately.