Ingredients
The following ingredients have 6 Servings
- 4 strips (5 ounces) thick-cut uncured bacon, diced into 1 inch pieces plus more for topping, if desired
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup diced yellow onion or 1 small yellow onion
- 2 garlic cloves or 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 large carrot, chopped
- 1 medium parsnip or additional carrot, chopped
- Light olive oil, as needed
- 3 cups (~ 500 grams) baby potatoes, quartered
- 28 ounces chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3 thyme sprigs or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 ounces smoked ham or ham steaks, diced
- Optional Toppings: fresh parsley, grated Parmesan cheese, diced bacon
