GRANDMA'S HARVEST SOUP

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I have fond memories of eating Grandma's soup when I was a child. Now I give my wife a break in the kitchen by making this soup every once in a while. It tastes just like home!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 2h50m

Yield 18 servings (4-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 smoked ham hocks (about 1-1/2 pounds)
3 quarts water
1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules
6 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
6 medium carrots, sliced
2 medium onions, chopped
1/2 medium head cabbage, chopped
1 small turnip, diced
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Place ham hocks, water and bouillon in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours. Remove hocks; allow to cool. , Add potatoes, carrots, onions, cabbage and turnip to broth; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until vegetables are tender. Using a potato masher, coarsely mash vegetables. , Remove meat from bones; cut into bite-size pieces and add to soup. Stir in salt and pepper; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 377mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.