Description
Hearty Ham Bone Soup with Potatoes and Cabbage Bliss is the ultimate cozy bowl of comfort packed with rich flavor and rustic charm. Perfect for turning leftovers into a hearty homemade meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 meaty ham bone (about 1.5–2 kg / 3–4 lbs)
- 8 cups (1.9 liters) water or chicken broth
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 4 cups chopped cabbage
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced (optional)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Sauté onion, garlic, and carrots in oil until fragrant.
- Add ham bone, water or broth, bay leaf, and thyme. Simmer 60–90 minutes.
- Remove bone, shred meat, and return it to the pot.
- Add potatoes and cook until tender.
- Stir in cabbage and simmer until soft.
- Season to taste and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American