This Ham Steak Cabbage Soup is a quintessential comfort food dish that transforms humble ingredients into a deeply satisfying meal. The rich, smoky flavor of the ham steak infuses the broth, creating a savory base that perfectly complements the earthy sweetness of slow-cooked cabbage. Diced onions and celery add aromatic depth and a pleasant crunch, while the V-8 juice provides a subtle vegetable richness that ties all the flavors together. This soup is incredibly versatile, making it ideal for chilly evenings, busy weeknights, or as a soothing remedy when you’re feeling under the weather. It’s a frugal yet flavorful recipe that highlights the beauty of simple, home-style cooking.
Ham Steak Cabbage Soup
Description
This Ham Steak Cabbage Soup is a quintessential comfort food dish that transforms humble ingredients into a deeply satisfying meal. The rich, smoky flavor of the ham steak infuses the broth, creating a savory base that perfectly complements the earthy sweetness of slow-cooked cabbage. Diced onions and celery add aromatic depth and a pleasant crunch, while the V-8 juice provides a subtle vegetable richness that ties all the flavors together. This soup is incredibly versatile, making it ideal for chilly evenings, busy weeknights, or as a soothing remedy when you're feeling under the weather. It&# 226;ÂÂs a frugal yet flavorful recipe that highlights the beauty of simple, home-style cooking.Ingredients
Directions
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Dice the ham steak into bite-sized bits and set aside.
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Dice the head of cabbage into small, uniform pieces.
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Combine the V-8 juice and celery pieces in a blender and blend on high speed until the celery is finely minced.
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Pour the blended mixture into a large soup kettle or pot.
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Add the diced onion, onion soup mix, canned tomatoes with their juice, minced parsley, diced cabbage, beef broth, water, and ham bits to the pot.
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Season with a generous dash of pepper and salt, if desired.
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Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
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Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer.
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Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for 2 hours, or until the cabbage is tender and the flavors have melded.
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Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper before serving hot.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 303.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 26.7g42%
- Saturated Fat 3.5g18%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 224.7mg10%
- Total Carbohydrate 16.0g6%
- Dietary Fiber 5.0g20%
- Sugars 6.2g
- Protein 4.2g9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
