Ham and Cabbage Soup
This ham and cabbage soup is a comforting stew made in less than an hour, but tastes like it simmered all day! Made in one pot, it's a great way to use up leftover ham.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 celery ribs chopped
- 2 medium carrots chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped, optional
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 garlic clove, minced
- 6 cups chopped cabbage about ½ large head
- 6 cups chicken broth or low-sodium broth
- 3 cups diced cooked ham
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt adjust depending on how salty your ham is
- Optional: 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter or heat oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, celery, carrots, and bell pepper (if using). Sauté for about 4–5 minutes until veggies begin to soften.
- Add garlic powder or minced garlic and stir for another 30 seconds.
- Stir in chopped cabbage, broth, cooked ham, black pepper, and salt. If using peas, add them now.
- Increase the heat and bring to a gentle boil. Then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20–25 minutes, until the cabbage is tender and flavors meld together.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Enjoy!
Notes
Storage:
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for next-day lunch. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat and simmer over medium heat on the stove until hot.
- Store cooled leftovers in the freezer for 4 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before you're ready to serve, and reheat on the stove.
- Make this soup ahead of time and either store it in the fridge or freezer until ready to serve.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for next-day lunch. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat and simmer over medium heat on the stove until hot.
- Store cooled leftovers in the freezer for 4 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before you're ready to serve, and reheat on the stove.
- Make this soup ahead of time and either store it in the fridge or freezer until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 18gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 1941mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3609IUVitamin C: 44mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 1mg
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only.
