Best Southern Ham Stew Recipes

HAM STEW

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring potato, carrots, and onion to a boil in 1 1/2 cups water.
• Reduce heat; cover and cook 10 minutes.
• Add peas and ham; return to a boil.
• Add soup and cheese.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes or until smooth and heated through.

HEARTY HARVEST AND HAM STEW

Steps:

• Warm olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in onions and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and ham; cook for another 2 minutes. Stir in the chopped cabbage and water. Cover, and simmer 10 minutes.
• Stir in potatoes, carrots, celery seed, caraway seed, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cover, and simmer 10 to 12 minutes.
• Reduce the heat to medium low, stir in the greens, adjust seasonings, and cook for 10 minutes. Serve with bread.

DIXIE HAM STEW

Steps:

• Rinse the peas in a colander; drain well.
• Add the peas and 4 cups water to a saucepan.
• Bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes; drain and rinse.
• Add the peas, ham, hominy, frozen okra, onion, garlic, Cajun seasoning, and pepper to a large slow-cooker.
• Add in 4 1/2 cups water.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours.
• Increase to HIGH setting and add collard greens and tomatoes; cover and cook 10 minutes.
• Check seasoning to taste and adjust as necessary.
• Ladle into soup bowls.

HAM & VEGETABLE STEW

Steps:

• In large soup kettle, combine all ingredients.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1-1/4 hours.
• Discard bay leaves and serve hot (Add cooked pasta, if you wish).

QUICK CHUNKY HAM STEW

Steps:

• Combine onion, celery, carrots, broth, ham, and seasoning in Dutch oven.
• Cover and cook over medium high heat for 20 minutes or until carrots are almost tender. Stir in peas.
• Mix water and cornstarch; add to stew. Stir constantly until stew comes to a boil and thickens.