Ham and Cabbage Stew
Warm, hearty, and bursting with homestyle flavor, this Ham and Cabbage Stew is the ultimate comfort food for cozy evenings. Packed with tender chunks of cooked ham, earthy green cabbage, and a medley of vibrant vegetables like carrots, celery, and potatoes, this one-pot wonder is both nourishing and satisfying. A fragrant blend of garlic, thyme, and parsley infuses the stew, while a rich chicken or vegetable broth ties everything together. Ready in just over an hour, including prep time, this simple yet delicious recipe is ideal for feeding a crowd or meal-prepping for the week. Serve this savory stew piping hot, perhaps with a slice of crusty bread on the side, for a soul-warming dinner that’s perfect for cooler nights.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 medium celery stalks, chopped
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 small head green cabbage, chopped
- 2 cups cooked ham, diced
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 piece bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup water (optional, for thinning the stew)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the diced yellow onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the sliced carrots, chopped celery, and diced potatoes into the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes to slightly soften the vegetables.
Stir in the diced ham and chopped cabbage.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, ensuring the ingredients are submerged. Add the bay leaf, dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Check the tenderness of the vegetables. If the stew is too thick, stir in up to 1 cup of water to reach the desired consistency.
Remove the bay leaf before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Ladle the stew into bowls and serve hot. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1803 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.2 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.1 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 275 mg | 92% | |
| Sodium | 13800 mg | 600% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 187.1 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.0 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.3 g | ||
| Protein | 132.6 g | 265% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 527 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 5974 mg | 127% | |
*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.
