Ham & Cabbage Soup

Total Time: 2 hrs Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 celery ribs, finely diced
• 4 carrots, medium, peeled and finely diced
• 1 onion, large, finely diced
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 6 potatoes, golden, medium, peeled and finely diced
• 3 lbs boneless ham, cooked, cubed
• 1 head cabbage, medium, shredded and chopped into bite-size pieces
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans beef broth
• 1 (32 ounce) box chicken broth
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
• 3 cups water
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 heat olive oil in large stock pot, over medium-high heat. add garlic, celery, carrots and onion. season with salt and pepper. cook until onion is translucent, about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 2 add potatoes to pot, with 1 can chicken broth. stir. cover pot and simmer for 10 minutes.
• 3 add all of the remaining broth, and water, and bring back to a low simmer.
• 4 add cabbage and ham, cover and cook for approximately 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 5 ladle into servings bowls, and serve with some warmed bread (or toast). (warning: this is very filling!) enjoy!