Asturian Hearty Winter Medley

1. Cook Vegetables

Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the large carrot, large leek, and new potatoes, and cook for about 20 minutes until they begin to soften. Then, add the cauliflower florets and continue cooking for another 10 minutes until all the vegetables are tender.

2. Prepare Sauce Base

While the vegetables are cooking, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the large onion and fry until it becomes soft and translucent. Next, add the garlic cloves and jamón serrano to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes.

3. Make Sauce

Stir in the all-purpose flour, ensuring it coats the onion, garlic, and ham mixture. Cook for about a minute. Gradually add 2 cups of the reserved vegetable cooking water to the skillet, stirring continuously to create a smooth, thickened sauce.

4. Combine and Simmer

Once the vegetables are done, drain them, reserving the cooking water. Combine the reserved cooking water gradually with the garlic-ham mixture in the skillet, stirring until you have a smooth and well-blended sauce. Pour this mixture back over the cooked vegetables in the saucepan. Return the saucepan to the stove and let everything simmer together for about 10 more minutes.