Light Pasta Soup with Ham

This dish was inspired by the leftover ham from our Christmas party and the need for something light and soupy after all the festive bingeing. Extremely easy to cook, and with common ingredients (other than the ham) you already have in your fridge. This was a hit with my young children for its light and tasty soup and easy to eat texture.

(serves 3-4)
Ingredients:
200g pasta (shell/spiral shapes)

5-8 stalks Caixin (or any green leafy vegetables)

200g ham (I used honey baked ham for more taste)

3 bowls chicken stock (or boil 1 cube Knorrs chicken cube with 3 bowls water)

1 tablespoon cooking oil

A few spigs of Spring Onions (chopped finely)

1 teaspoon salt

Dash of white pepper

Method:

1. Boil chicken stock in a pan and add pasta once the stock boils.

2. Boil pasta for about 15 mins on medium fire and add salt and cooking oil and vegetables once pasta is al dente.

3. Boil contents for another 5 minutes or until almost cooked. Add ham and dash of pepper to taste.

4. Add spring onions when ready to turn off fire. Cover for 2 minutes before serving.

Tips:

1. Add some coriander leaves for extra aroma. Some people do not like the smell of coriander, so check before adding.

2. Add salt to your preference.

3. Boil pasta longer if you want a softer texture which is great even for kids with few teeth.