Ham Stew
Warm up with a bowl of hearty and comforting Ham Stew, a savory medley of tender cooked ham, hearty potatoes, sweet carrots, and earthy celery simmered in a rich broth with diced tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and thyme. This one-pot wonder is perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, offering a satisfying balance of flavor and nutrition in every spoonful. Ready in just an hour, this family-friendly recipe is a breeze to make and can be served on its own, paired with crusty bread, or ladled over rice for a complete meal. Packed with protein and vibrant vegetables, this classic ham stew is the ultimate in wholesome comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked ham
- 3 medium potatoes
- 2 large carrots
- 2 stalks celery stalks
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Peel the potatoes and carrots, then dice them into bite-sized pieces. Slice the celery and chop the onion. Mince the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the onion, garlic, celery, and carrots to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften.
Stir in the diced ham and cook for another 2 minutes to heat through.
Add the potatoes, chicken or vegetable broth, diced tomatoes (with their juice), bay leaf, and thyme. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are tender.
Stir in the frozen peas and season the stew with salt and black pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Remove the bay leaf and discard it.
Serve the ham stew hot with crusty bread or over rice for a hearty meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1916 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.7 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 286 mg | 95% | |
| Sodium | 12718 mg | 553% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 210.2 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.9 g | 135% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.5 g | ||
| Protein | 145.4 g | 291% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 492 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 17.5 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 6984 mg | 149% | |
*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.
