Careme

Ingredients

• Kroger® Ham Steaks (on sale) 1 (12 oz), diced (½-inch) $3.00 (12 oz)
• Carrots 1/2 lb, sliced into coins $1.29 (1 lb)
• Green cabbage 1/2 lb, thinly sliced $0.99/lb
• Jumbo yellow onion 1 small, diced $0.99/lb
• Garlic 2 cloves, minced $0.69 each
• Kroger® Fat Free Beef Broth (or chicken broth/water) 4 cups $1.59 (32 oz)
• Russet potato 1 medium (~10 oz), diced $0.99/lb
• Bay leaf (pantry) 1
• Black pepper (pantry) 1/2 tsp
• Optional: parsley (pantry or from list) 1–2 Tbsp chopped $1.29/bunch if buying

Instructions

1. Prep: Dice 1 (12 oz) ham steak into ½-inch pieces. Dice 1 small onion. Mince 2 garlic cloves. Slice ~1/2 lb carrots into coins. Thinly slice ~1/2 lb green cabbage. Dice 1 medium russet potato (~10 oz).
2. Brown: Heat 1 Tbsp oil (pantry) in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add the diced ham (12 oz) and cook 3–4 minutes until lightly browned at the edges. Scoop ham onto a plate.
3. Sauté aromatics: In the same pot, add the diced onion and cook 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Build the soup: Add diced potato (~10 oz), sliced carrots (~1/2 lb), black pepper (1/2 tsp), and 1 bay leaf. Pour in 4 cups broth. Scrape up any browned bits.
5. Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce to a steady simmer and cook 12–15 minutes, until potatoes are nearly tender.
6. Finish with cabbage + ham: Stir in sliced cabbage (~1/2 lb) and the browned ham (12 oz). Simmer 8–10 minutes until cabbage is tender but not mushy.
7. Taste and serve: Remove bay leaf. Taste before adding salt (ham is salty). Stir in optional chopped parsley (1–2 Tbsp). Serve hot with crusty bread if you have it (pantry).