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To make this cozy ham bone soup, you need a few key ingredients. The heart of this dish is the ham bone. It adds rich flavor and some tender meat. You will also need six cups of low-sodium chicken broth. This broth brings warmth and depth to the soup.

Hearty Ham Bone Soup with Potatoes and Cabbage

Warm up your home with a bowl of Hearty Ham Bone Soup with Potatoes and Cabbage Delight! This delicious and filling recipe is easy to make, featuring simple ingredients like ham bone, chicken broth, potatoes, and cabbage. Perfect for chilly days, this soup is comforting and nutritious. Explore creative variations and serving tips that make it a family favorite. Click through now to discover the full recipe and bring this cozy dish to your table!
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Ingredients
  

1 ham bone (with some meat still attached)

6 cups low-sodium chicken broth

3 large potatoes, peeled and diced

2 cups green cabbage, chopped

1 large onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 carrots, sliced

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 bay leaf

Salt and pepper to taste

2 tablespoons olive oil

Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

In a large stockpot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

    Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

      Stir in the sliced carrots and cook for another 3 minutes.

        Pour in the chicken broth and add the ham bone to the pot.

          Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.

            Add the diced potatoes, chopped cabbage, dried thyme, smoked paprika, bay leaf, and season with salt and pepper.

              Simmer uncovered for about 1 hour, or until the potatoes are tender and the ham is falling off the bone.

                Remove the ham bone from the pot. Shred any meat from the bone and return the meat to the soup; discard the bone and bay leaf.

                  Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or pepper if needed.

                    Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

                      Prep Time, Total Time, Servings: 15 mins | 1 hour 15 mins | 6 servings

                        - Presentation Tips: Serve the soup in rustic bowls with a sprinkle of parsley on top. Add a slice of crusty bread on the side for a heartier meal.