irish ham potato cabbage soup

55 Pinches
Updated on Mar 21, 2014

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

prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 8-12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2-2 pounds cubed ham with broken ham bone
  • 4 1/2-5 quarts water
  • 2 tablespoons chicken base
  • 4 stalks chopped celery
  • 2-3 pounds red potato chunks
  • 1 large head of cabbage chopped
  • 2 pounds frozen cut green beans
  • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • - salt to taste if needed

How To Make irish ham potato cabbage soup

  • Step 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.
  • Step 2
    Add celery, green beans and potatoes, boil til potatoes are tender.
  • Step 3
    Add cabbage, and reduce heat, cooking until cabbage is tender crisp and a light translucent green.
  • Step 4
    Serve with biscuits or bread.

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