HEARTY HAM AND CABBAGE CHOWDER

Hearty Ham and Cabbage Chowder image

Ketchup and brown sugar add an appealing sweetness to this chowder. I make this frequently throughout the year, but my family especially looks forward to it on a winter evenings.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h50m

Yield 8-10 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups shredded cabbage
2 cups (1 pound) cubed fully cooked ham
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) whole potatoes, drained and quartered
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed chicken broth, undiluted
1 cup water
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

In a Dutch oven or large soup kettle, saute celery, onion and garlic in oil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 922mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.