Cabbage Soup with Ham Fresh Herbs
Warm and comforting, this Cabbage Soup with Ham and Fresh Herbs is a hearty one-pot meal brimming with nourishing ingredients and bold flavors. Tender cabbage, sweet carrots, and aromatic celery simmer together with savory diced ham in a rich chicken or vegetable broth enhanced by a touch of tomato paste. Fresh thyme, parsley, and a dash of lemon juice infuse the soup with vibrant, herbaceous notes, making every spoonful irresistibly fresh and flavorful. Perfect for chilly evenings, this easy-to-make soup is ready in under an hour and yields a satisfying balance of protein, vegetables, and comforting warmth. Serve it piping hot, garnished with extra parsley, for a wholesome dish that's both light and hearty.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium (chopped) Yellow onion
- 3 large (minced) Garlic cloves
- 2 medium (sliced) Carrots
- 2 medium (sliced) Celery stalks
- 1 small head (chopped) Green cabbage
- 2 cups (diced) Cooked ham
- 6 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon (chopped) Fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh parsley
- 1 piece Bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic, sliced carrots, and celery. Cook for another 3 minutes.
Add the chopped cabbage to the pot and stir well. Cook for 5 minutes until the cabbage begins to soften.
Stir in the diced ham, chicken or vegetable broth, tomato paste, fresh thyme, parsley, and the bay leaf. Mix until well combined.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for 25-30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the flavors are melded together.
Remove the bay leaf and taste the soup. Add salt and ground black pepper as needed.
Stir in the lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
Serve hot, garnished with additional fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
247 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.2 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 51 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 2174 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.6 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.8 g | ||
| Protein | 21.9 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 88 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 660 mg | 14% | |
*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.
