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Ham and Cabbage Soup

45 minutes
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Posted:2/14/22
Updated:3/30/22
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This healthy ham and cabbage soup is a mix of carrots, celery, bell pepper, onion, cabbage and ham, all simmered together in a savory broth. A quick and easy comforting meal that’s full of flavor!

ham and cabbage soup in large pot with spoon.

When I’m looking for an easy, cozy recipe idea, I turn to veggie loaded soups like cauliflower soup,  chicken vegetable soup, slow cooker sweet potato soup and this simple yet satisfying ham and cabbage soup.

There’s nothing better than a hearty soup loaded with veggies, and this Polish ham and cabbage soup is always a great bet. It’s satisfying, packed with nutrition and is ready in about 45 minutes. It’s just like the one Grandma makes! Ham and cabbage soup is the perfect lunch or dinner for when you’re wanting something hearty and comforting.

INGREDIENTS FOR HAM AND CABBAGE SOUP

The beauty of this soup is you can really customize it to fit whatever vegetables and protein you already have in the fridge. See suggestions at the end of the post. Here is a list of the ingredients that I typically use when I’m cooking it up.

  1. Butter
  2. Green Bell Pepper
  3. Onion
  4. Celery
  5. Carrots
  6. Flour
  7. Chicken Broth
  8. Cabbage
  9. Ham
  10. Salt & White Pepper (I prefer using white pepper for your soup due to appearance. If you don’t have any, black pepper is fine too!)
diced ham in bowl.

HOW DO YOU MAKE HAM AND CABBAGE SOUP?

This soup starts with green pepper, onion, celery and carrots which are sautéed in a little butter in a large pot.

diced vegetables in butter sauteing in pot.

Once the veggies are soft, add flour into pot, stirring to coat the vegetables.

spoon stirring sauted vegetables

Then, add chicken broth and cook on medium-high until boiling.

broth pouring into pot.

Now, add cabbage, ham, salt and pepper. Stir until boiling and then reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes.

cabbage and ham added into pot.

After 30 minutes is up, the soup is ready to serve in bowls and now it’s my favorite part – time to eat!

cabbage and ham soup in white bowl on table.

TIPS

  • Cut all of the vegetables into similar sizes, so that they cook at the same rate. I prefer to have my veggies in large chunks for a heartier soup.
  • I typically make this soup with chicken broth, but you can also make it with vegetable broth or beef broth.
  • This soup keeps in the refrigerator for up to 3 days which makes it perfect for meal prep.

Soup Variations

My family absolutely loves this soup as is, but you can add other ingredients, depending on your taste preferences or what you already have in the fridge.

  • Protein: Try this soup with shredded chicken, smoked sausage, ground turkey or extra lean ground beef.
  • Starches: Add some potatoes, pasta, beans, brown rice or quinoa to the soup.
  • Vegetables: You can use your favorite veggies for this soup, some great options include corn, zucchini, butternut squash, broccoli, mushrooms, leeks and spinach.
spoon filled with cabbage and ham soup.

Is This Recipe Healthy?

Ham and cabbage soup is a great way to get in your veggies and also happens to be a lower-calorie soup. This soup is only 250 calories a serving.

Any broth based vegetable soup would be a nice choice if you’re trying to eat healthier. Steer clear of soups that contain higher calorie ingredients such as cream, cream cheese, pasta and cheese.

I eat this soup all the time, it’s the absolute best way to get a hefty dose of veggies into your day and it also happens to taste great! Make a batch today and enjoy it all week long for a healthy boost.

large blue pot filled with soup on red pot holder.

How to Cook in the Slow Cooker

This recipe can easily be adapted for use in the slow cooker. Place all of the ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on low for 3-4 hours or high for 2 hours. Serve with crusty bread and/or a side salad.

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Don’t let cabbage go to waste! My favorite cabbage recipes are Cabbage and Noodles, Polish Cabbage Rolls, Cabbage Roll Casserole , Cabbage Soup and Slow Cooker Sausage and Cabbage.

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This healthy ham and cabbage soup is a mix of carrots, celery, bell pepper, onion, cabbage and ham, all simmered together in a savory broth. A quick and easy comforting meal that’s full of flavor!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
serves 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup green pepper chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery chopped
  • 1/2 cup carrots chopped
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups cabbage shredded
  • 2 cups chopped ham cooked
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper (black pepper is fine too)

Instructions

  • Add butter to large soup pot. Once melted add green pepper, onion, celery and carrots and sauté until softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Add flour into pot, stirring to coat the vegetables.
  • Add chicken broth to the pot and cook on medium high until the soup is boiling.
  • Add cabbage, ham, salt and pepper. Stir until boiling and then simmer for 30 minutes. Serve in bowls and enjoy!

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Nutrition Information:

Calories: 250kcal (13%)
Course:Main Course, Soup
Cuisine:American
Keyword:ham and cabbage soup
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  1. Olivia says

    July 5, 2022 at 3:06 pm

    This was amazingly delicious! Easy to make and full of flavour. Will definitely be making this again.

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    • Pamela says

      July 6, 2022 at 11:37 am

      So happy you liked this soup, thanks for commenting Olivia!

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  2. Janis Carter says

    May 4, 2022 at 3:13 pm

    Delicious

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  3. phyllis says

    February 7, 2022 at 1:32 pm

    i like this recipe .going to try it

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