This comforting ham and cabbage soup is quick, easy, and packed with flavor. It’s the perfect hearty meal for any day, and one of the best parts is that it’s a great way to use up leftover holiday ham, adding that smoky, savory touch to every bite .
Ham and Cabbage Soup
I love cabbage soups. Serve me up a bowl of Classic Cabbage Soup , Polish Sausage and Cabbage Soup or this Ham and Cabbage Soup and I’m a very happy girl1
There’s nothing better than a hearty, homemade soup loaded with tender vegetables, and this easy Polish ham and cabbage soup is always a favorite. Packed with savory ham, fresh cabbage, and wholesome veggies, it’s comforting, nourishing, and ready in just about 45 minutes.
Just like Grandma used to make, this old-fashioned ham and cabbage soup is the perfect cozy meal for a chilly day — we love it next to fluffy dinner rolls for something extra.
Tip: Use Leftover Ham for Extra Flavor
This soup is a perfect way to use up leftover ham from a holiday meal (like Easter, Christmas, or Sunday dinner). Leftover ham often has more seasoning, which makes the broth even richer.
How To 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 .
Once the veggies are soft, add flour into pot, stirring to coat the vegetables.
Then, add chicken broth and cook on medium-high until boiling.
Now, add cabbage, ham, salt and pepper. Stir until boiling and then reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes is up, the soup is ready to serve in bowls and now it’s my favorite part – time to eat!
Can I cook this in the crockpot?
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.
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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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Ham and Cabbage Soup
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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Recipe Created by Pamela Reed for brooklynfarmgirl.com
