Cabbage Soup with Ham
Warm, hearty, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Cabbage Soup with Ham is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or chilly evenings. Featuring tender shredded cabbage, chunks of russet potatoes, and savory diced ham, this soup is simmered in a flavorful broth infused with aromatic garlic, onions, thyme, and a hint of bay leaf. It’s a nutritious one-pot meal that’s both easy to make and completely satisfying, with just 20 minutes of prep and 40 minutes of cook time. Perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prepping, this low-cost, high-flavor recipe can be garnished with fresh parsley for an extra touch of color and freshness. Whether you’re looking to use up leftover ham or enjoy a hearty vegetable soup, this dish delivers on flavor and nourishment!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large, diced Yellow onion
- 3 minced Garlic cloves
- 2 medium, sliced Carrots
- 2 sliced Celery stalks
- 1 medium head, shredded Cabbage
- 2 medium, peeled and cubed Russet potatoes
- 2 cups, diced Cooked ham
- 8 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional, for garnish) Parsley
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic, sliced carrots, and sliced celery. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the shredded cabbage to the pot and cook for 4-5 minutes until slightly wilted.
Add the cubed potatoes, diced ham, chicken or vegetable broth, and bay leaf to the pot. Stir well to combine.
Season with salt, ground black pepper, and dried thyme.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes and vegetables are tender.
Remove and discard the bay leaf.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
308 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.7 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 2465 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.4 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.9 g | ||
| Protein | 24.2 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 97 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 939 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
