Ham Hock, Egg Noodles, and Greens Soup

The rich taste of ham hock, the comfort of egg noodles, and the health benefits of mixed greens together make this soup hearty and tasty.

Ingredients:

• 1 ham hock
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups egg noodles
• 2 cups mixed greens kale, spinach, or collard greens
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Put the ham hock and chicken broth in a large pot

Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and let it cook for an hour

Take out the ham hock, shred the meat, and then put it back in the pot

Slice the onion, chop the carrots, mince the garlic, and add the dried thyme

Let it cook for another 15 minutes

Follow the directions on the package to cook the egg noodles separately

Mix the noodles that have been cooked into the soup

Add the mixed greens and cook them on low heat until they soften and wilt

Add pepper and salt to taste

Enjoy your Ham Hock, Egg Noodles, and Greens Soup while its still hot