Cookin' with Uncle Steve!

Uncle Steph's Ham, Potato & Cabbage Soup

Mouthwatering, traditional flavors come together in this satisfying soup reminiscent of grandmother's (or middie mom's) kitchen.

Prep: 30 minutes
Cook: 40 minutes

  Instructions:

• Heat the oil in a 6-quart saucepot over medium-high heat. Add the onions, celery and garlic and cook for 3 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. 
•  Add ham – and cook another 3 minutes.
• Add carrots, potatoes and tomatoes.
• Stir the brown sugar, broth, black pepper, cabbage, and V-8 in the saucepot and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low; simmer. Cover and cook for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
• Stir in the parsley and caraway seed, if desired.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  2 large onions, chopped (about 2 cups)
• 3 stalks celery, chopped (about 2 cups)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 of an 8 ounce cooked ham steak, cut into 2-inch-long strips (about 1 cup)
  3 carrots, halved and sliced
• 3 large potato, diced (about 3 cups)
  2 tomatoes, diced
  ¾ cup brown sugar
• 6 cups Swanson® Chicken Broth (Regular, Natural Goodness® or Certified Organic)
  1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  4 cups shredded green cabbage
  2 cups V-8 juice
  2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  1 teaspoon caraway seed (optional) 
 

 ENJOY!!