irish ham potato cabbage soup

Recipe by
lesa smith

This is a favorite recipe from my childhood, one my family loves!

yield 8 -12
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For irish ham potato cabbage soup

  • 1 1/2-2 lb
    cubed ham with broken ham bone
  • 4 1/2-5 qt
    water
  • 2 Tbsp
    chicken base
  • 4 stalk
    chopped celery
  • 2-3 lb
    red potato chunks
  • 1 lg
    head of cabbage chopped
  • 2 lb
    frozen cut green beans
  • 3/4 tsp
    black pepper
  • 2 tsp
    onion powder
  • 2 clove
    garlic
  • salt to taste if needed

How To Make irish ham potato cabbage soup

  • 1
    Add water, ham, broken bone, base, and seasonings to large soup pot. Boil for 30-45 minutes to loosen ham bits and marrow from bone.
  • 2
    Add celery, green beans and potatoes, boil til potatoes are tender.
  • 3
    Add cabbage, and reduce heat, cooking until cabbage is tender crisp and a light translucent green.
  • 4
    Serve with biscuits or bread.
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