Cabbage Soup with Ham Fresh Herbs

Warm and comforting, this Cabbage Soup with Ham and Fresh Herbs is a hearty one-pot meal brimming with nourishing ingredients and bold flavors. Tender cabbage, sweet carrots, and aromatic celery simmer together with savory diced ham in a rich chicken or vegetable broth enhanced by a touch of tomato paste. Fresh thyme, parsley, and a dash of lemon juice infuse the soup with vibrant, herbaceous notes, making every spoonful irresistibly fresh and flavorful. Perfect for chilly evenings, this easy-to-make soup is ready in under an hour and yields a satisfying balance of protein, vegetables, and comforting warmth. Serve it piping hot, garnished with extra parsley, for a wholesome dish that's both light and hearty.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium (chopped) Yellow onion
• 3 large (minced) Garlic cloves
• 2 medium (sliced) Carrots
• 2 medium (sliced) Celery stalks
• 1 small head (chopped) Green cabbage
• 2 cups (diced) Cooked ham
• 6 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon (chopped) Fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh parsley
• 1 piece Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, sliced carrots, and celery. Cook for another 3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the chopped cabbage to the pot and stir well. Cook for 5 minutes until the cabbage begins to soften.

Step 5

Stir in the diced ham, chicken or vegetable broth, tomato paste, fresh thyme, parsley, and the bay leaf. Mix until well combined.

Step 6

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for 25-30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the flavors are melded together.

Step 7

Remove the bay leaf and taste the soup. Add salt and ground black pepper as needed.

Step 8

Stir in the lemon juice to brighten the flavors.

Step 9

Serve hot, garnished with additional fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2607.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	667.1

Total Fat 33.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 8084.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 78.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.5g	0%
Total Sugars 37.9g
Protein 22.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 516.2mg	0%
Iron 6.0mg	0%
Potassium 3142.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.4%

Protein: 12.7%

Carbs: 44.8%