First course

Hearty Cucumber and Ham Soup

Name: Hearty Cucumber and Ham Soup
Total time: 26 min
Ingredients: 1 bunch Spinach; 173 g Green olives; 312 g Ham; 1 bunch Lovage; 4 g Salt; 3 g Chili flakes; 3 piece Cucumber; 31 g Duck fat; 240 ml Beef stock

by Andrii M.

Cooking time26 min

Calories1,257 kcal / portion

Creation dateJul 29, 2026

Rating

Beef stock240 ml31 kcal
Chili flakes3 g10 kcal
Cucumber3 piece135 kcal
Duck fat31 g273 kcal
Green olives173 g251 kcal
Ham312 g512 kcal
Lovage1 bunch11 kcal
Salt4 g0 kcal
Spinach1 bunch35 kcal

Calorie values are estimates based on standard ingredient data. You are responsible for verifying accuracy for your own dietary needs.

Description

A hearty bowl built around cucumber and ham, simmered with spinach and green olives in a fragrant beef stock. 1. Warm duck fat in a large pot and sweat spinach and green olives with cucumber until softened. 2. Add the ham and cook until lightly browned. 3. Pour in the beef stock, season with salt and chili flakes, and simmer for 26 minutes. Finish with lovage and serve piping hot.