Ham and Kale Soup

• 1 ham bone with some meat on it
• bunch of fresh herbs
• 3-3½ pints water

Place the ham bone, herbs and water in a large pan and bring to the boil. Skim off the froth, lower the heat, cover, and simmer for two hours. Remove the ham bone and chop the meat. Mince the kale and add to the stock. Cover and boil gently for twenty minutes. Add the oats and chopped ham, and boil for ten minutes more. Adjust the seasoning and serve very hot.