Kasseler vegetable stew

Ingredients for 2 servings:

• 200 g carrot(s)
• 100 g parsley root(s)
• 180 g celeriac
• 400 g smoked pork, neck
• 2 tbsp oil
• 800 ml meat broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 180 g leek
• 40 g almonds (smoked almonds)
• possibly salt and pepper

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 30 minutes; Total time approx. 45 minutes

Clean and peel the carrots and parsley root, halve lengthwise, and slice each half. Clean, peel, and dice the celery. Wash the smoked pork, pat dry, and dice as well. Fry the carrots, parsley root, and celery in hot oil for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the smoked pork and fry briefly. Add the stock and bay leaves, cover, bring to a boil, and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes. Clean the leeks. Cut the white and light green parts into 1⁄2 cm thick rings, wash briefly, and drain. Add to the stew, cover, bring to a boil, and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes. Roughly chop the smoked almonds. Season the stew with salt and pepper if desired, and serve with the smoked almonds.