Ham and Cabbage Soup

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion

  chopped
• 2 carrots

  peeled and sliced
• 2 potatoes

  peeled and diced
• 2 cups ham

  diced
• ½ head of cabbage

  chopped
• 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: 1 teaspoon thyme or bay leaves for added flavor

Instructions

• 1 In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and carrots,
  sauteing until softened, about 5 minutes.
• 2 Add the diced potatoes and ham to the pot, stirring to combine.
• 3 Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and add thyme or
  bay leaves if using.
• 4 Cover and simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
• 5 Stir in the chopped cabbage and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the
  cabbage is tender but still slightly crunchy.
• 6 Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaves if used.
• 7 Serve hot, with optional bread or salad on the side.

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