Creamy Cabbage Ham Soup
Warm up with a hearty bowl of Creamy Cabbage Ham Soup, a comforting one-pot meal brimming with rustic flavors and wholesome ingredients. This rich and velvety soup combines tender shredded cabbage, sweet carrots, and creamy potatoes with savory diced ham, all simmered in a fragrant chicken broth base infused with garlic, smoked paprika, and a touch of heavy cream. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or as a satisfying lunch, this recipe is easy to make in under an hour and serves up to six. Garnish each bowl with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color and extra freshness. Whether you're using up leftover ham or craving a hearty soup loaded with vegetables, this creamy cabbage and ham soup is sure to hit the spot!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 2 medium carrots, sliced thinly
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 2 cups cooked ham, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the shredded cabbage, sliced carrots, and diced potatoes to the pot. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
Stir in the diced ham and pour in the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
In a small bowl, whisk the heavy cream and flour together until smooth.
Slowly pour the cream and flour mixture into the soup, stirring constantly to incorporate and avoid lumps.
Add salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika, and continue to simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes until the soup thickens slightly.
Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2634 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 143.5 g | 184% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.3 g | 386% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 614 mg | 205% | |
| Sodium | 11037 mg | 480% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 181.0 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.6 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.3 g | ||
| Protein | 136.6 g | 273% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 445 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 5923 mg | 126% | |
*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.
