Puerto Rican Sopa de Jamón Recipe | Hearty Ham Soup | DELICIOUS!

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey ham is lower in fat, while smoked sausage is often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is a budget-friendly option.

Chop the ham steak into medium-sized cubes, including the fatty pieces and bone for flavor.

Heat plenty of olive oil in a 5-quart calo (or any pot) over medium heat.

Brown the ham steak until golden brown, then remove and set aside.

In the same pot, sauté 1 whole white onion, 1/2 red bell pepper, and 1/2 yellow bell pepper until soft and fragrant.

Add 1 tablespoon of pickled red peppers (bentos) to the sautéed vegetables.

Return the browned ham to the pot and mix everything together.

Add 2 tablespoons of homemade sofrito and 1/2 cup of tomato sauce, stirring to combine.

Season with 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of Goya adobo, 1 packet of Goya sasong, and 1 packet of Goya ham seasoning (if using).

Add 1 cup of chopped carrots and 2 large yellow potatoes (soaked in cold water) to the pot.

Pour in 8 cups of water, ensuring it covers the ingredients and feels soupy when stirred.

Add the juice of 1/2 lime for balance of flavor.

Cook over medium-high heat with the lid on until the potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.

Mash a couple of pieces of potato and return them to the soup to thicken the broth.

Add 4 oz of angel hair pasta and stir well, cooking until the noodles are tender, about 15 minutes.

Remove any bone pieces before serving.

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