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Old-Fashioned Ham and Cabbage Soup with Potatoes

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4.9 from 14 reviews

Delicious old-fashioned chunky ham and cabbage soup with potatoes that’s comforting and flavorful.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1/2 medium onion, peeled and diced
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 medium Yukon gold potatoes, skins on, diced
  • 1 small head green cabbage, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups diced ham
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
  • 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
  • 8–9 cups unsalted chicken stock
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1–2 tablespoons all-natural chicken bouillon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and carrot; saute 3-4 minutes or until slightly soft. Stir in garlic; saute 30-60 seconds or until fragrant.
  3. Add potatoes, cabbage and ham; stir to combine.
  4. Stir in thyme, salt, black pepper and celery salt.
  5. Add chicken stock and bay leaves; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  6. Cook, covered, 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Remove bay leaves; discard. Stir in bouillon (if using). Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.

Notes

Cooking Tip: Soup will taste better the next day, or after simmering for several hours.

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