Smoked Ham and Hunter Sausage Soup

Cook the smoked ham In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat and add the cubed smoked ham. Cook for about 5 minutes until browned.

Add the Hunter sausages Add the sliced Hunter sausages to the pot and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.

Add the vegetables Add the chopped onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.

Simmer the soup Pour in the chicken broth and water. Add the bay leaf, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

Adjust the seasonings Remove the bay leaf from the soup and discard. Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed.

Serve the soup Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped parsley.