Careme

Ingredients

• Kroger® Spiral Sliced Honey Ham Half (sold per lb) (sale $0.99/lb) 1/2 lb, diced $0.99
• Organic Mustard Greens, 1 lb 1 lb $2.69
• Kroger® Baker Russet Potatoes, 4 ct 2 medium russets (about 1 lb), cut into 3/4-inch chunks $3.99
• Fresh Cut Carrots Celery and Onions Chopped Soup Base, 12 oz 2 cups (about half the container) $5.00
• Kroger® Whole Garlic Bulbs (5 ct) 2 cloves, minced $2.49
• Simple Truth Organic® Thyme, 0.5 oz 1 tsp leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme if you have it) $2.49
• Broth or water 4 cups
• Apple cider vinegar or hot sauce (optional but great) 1–2 tsp
• Black pepper + pinch of red pepper flakes to taste

Instructions

1. Prep: Rinse 1 lb mustard greens well (grit hides!). Strip leaves from thick stems if needed; chop into 2-inch pieces. Dice 1/2 lb honey ham. Cut 2 medium russet potatoes (about 1 lb) into 3/4-inch chunks. Mince 2 garlic cloves.
2. Build flavor (stove): In a Dutch oven or medium pot over medium heat, add diced 1/2 lb ham and cook until it renders and lightly browns, 3–5 minutes.
3. Add aromatics: Stir in 2 cups soup base (carrot/celery/onion) and cook until softened, 4–5 minutes. Add minced 2 garlic cloves and 1 tsp fresh thyme; cook 30 seconds.
4. Simmer: Add 4 cups broth or water and the chopped potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a steady simmer. Cook until potatoes are almost tender, 12–15 minutes.
5. Add greens: Stir in chopped 1 lb mustard greens (it will look like a lot; it collapses). Simmer until greens are tender and the broth is flavorful, 10–15 minutes more.
6. Finish: Season with black pepper and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Add 1–2 tsp vinegar or a few dashes hot sauce to brighten. Taste before adding salt (ham can be salty).
7. Serve: Ladle into 2 big bowls, making sure each gets plenty of ham, greens, and potatoes. Great with cornbread if you’ve got it.