For me, nothing is more filling and comforting than a good soup. And if it’s also easy to make, that’s truly hitting the ...

We made this slow-cooker soup out of the need to use ham leftovers beyond sandwiches and omelets. The pinto beans make it pleasantly filling, and the garlic, thyme, and bay leaf add aroma and flavor.

This soup is traditionally made with stock from a ham bone but this version uses a small gammon joint which is far easier to get hold of these days. As modern gammons vary so much in flavour ...

Take a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan with a firm lid. Pour in the stock, soup mix and chopped vegetables and bring to a simmer. Put the lid on and simmer for 20 minutes. In a mixing bowl, combine ...

Stir in the ham, allow to warm through in the hot soup and then serve, garnished with a few mint leaves. To cook the gammon, put a 1kg/2lb 4oz gammon joint in a large saucepan and bring to the ...