POTATO AND CABBAGE SOUP

Potato and Cabbage Soup image

I traced this hearty soup recipe to my great-grandmother, whose parents were potato farmers in Ireland. My mom served many a bowlful of this soup while I was growing up, and I've done the same for my family.-Pat Rimmel, Ford City, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 14 servings (about 3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
10 cups water
6 cups chopped cabbage
4 cups diced peeled potatoes
3 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried minced garlic
4 cups cubed fully cooked ham

Steps:

In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the water, cabbage, potatoes, bouillon, pepper and garlic. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in ham; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 1078mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.