Name: Cabbage and Ham Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 head cabbage, chopped; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped; 2 small carrots, cut in small rounds or chopped; 2 cups diced lean ham; 1 tsp. Spike Seasoning; 1 tsp. Beau Monde Seasoning (or any all-purpose seasoning); 1 tsp. granulated garlic; 1 T dried parsley; 2 bay leaves; coarse ground black pepper to taste (I used a generous amount of pepper); 6 cups chicken stock; 2 cups water; 2 packets Goya Ham Flavor Concentrate or other ham flavor base (optional, but recommended)

Description

A hearty and flavorful soup made with cabbage, ham, and a blend of seasonings that is perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

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1 head cabbage, chopped
1 cup chopped onion
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 small carrots, cut in small rounds or chopped
2 cups diced lean ham
1 tsp. Spike Seasoning
1 tsp. Beau Monde Seasoning (or any all-purpose seasoning)
1 tsp. granulated garlic
1 T dried parsley
2 bay leaves
coarse ground black pepper to taste (I used a generous amount of pepper)
6 cups chicken stock
2 cups water
2 packets Goya Ham Flavor Concentrate or other ham flavor base (optional, but recommended)

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Instructions

Chop cabbage, onion, red bell pepper, carrots, and ham and add to slow cooker.
Add Spike Seasoning, garlic, parsley, Beau Monde Seasoning, bay leaves, and black pepper.
Pour in chicken stock and water, and add Goya Ham Flavor Concentrate. (You may want to add a little salt if you don’t use the ham packets.)
Cook on high for 4-6 hours or on low for 8-10 hours, until cabbage is meltingly soft and carrots are tender.
Serve hot, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Heat about 1 T of olive oil in a heavy soup pot.
Add onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
Add carrots and bell peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes more.
Add cabbage, ham, Spike Seasoning, garlic, parsley, Beau Monde Seasoning, bay leaves, and black pepper.
Pour in chicken stock and water. (You may want to add a little salt if you don’t use ham packets.)
Simmer soup on low for about 30 minutes, then check to see if you need to add a little more water, adding if needed.
Continue to simmer for 15-30 minutes more, until cabbage is meltingly soft and carrots are tender.
Serve hot, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

Chop the vegetables uniformly for even cooking.
Goya Ham Flavor Concentrate adds a nice depth of flavor, but can be omitted.
The soup can be customized with additional vegetables if desired.
Storage: This soup stores well and can be frozen for future meals.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Soup
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 250
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 30mg