HAM AND CABBAGE SOUP

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This soup pairs the flavors of ham and cabbage so nicely. The broth is made with the ham bone which makes it very savory. After simmering, the ham falls off the bone. It simmers with cabbage, potatoes, and other vegetables to create a comforting and savory soup. Hearty, it will stick to your ribs. Serve with rustic bread (like...

Provided by Mary Hunter

Categories     Other Soups

Time 3h55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ham hocks, about 3 pounds each
10-12 carrots, sliced
1 extra large cabbage, diced in chunks
2 large onions, sliced
10 large potatoes, diced
3 celery stalks, diced or chop up celery leaves from one bunch of celery
2 large bay leaves
1 1/2 boxes of College Inn chicken stock
pepper, to taste
salt, to taste (might not be needed depends on saltiness of ham)

Steps:

  • 1. Cover ham hocks with water and cook until falling apart. Should take about one hour on medium heat on the stovetop.
  • 2. While this is cooking, prepare all the vegetables.
  • 3. Remove ham from the broth. Discard the bones and fatty pieces. Cut ham into large chunks.
  • 4. Skim off as much of the grease as possible from the broth. Or if you like, cool the broth. Place in the refrigerator for about an hour. The grease will float to the top for easy removal then place back on the stove. (Though this will take more time than I have allotted for preparation.)
  • 5. Add the potatoes, carrots, celery and bay leaves on medium or just below medium heat on the stovetop. Cook for about 20 minutes.
  • 6. Add the cabbage, onions, and chicken stock. Cook an additional 40 minutes on the same heat or until all is tender.
  • 7. Then add the ham and cook an additional 10 minutes. Serve with pumpernickel or dark rye bread. Enjoy.

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