Hearty Harvest and Ham Stew

A thick and warming stew packed with autumn root vegetables like carrots, parsnips, and potatoes, simmered with savory chunks of leftover ham. The salty richness of the ham seasons the vegetables perfectly, creating a deeply comforting and nostalgic flavor profile. This one-pot meal is the ultimate way to use up holiday leftovers and provide a nourishing dinner for a cold night.

Prep 15 minCook 45 minTotal 60 minUpdated Jul 3, 202660 minLow CarbGluten FreeKeto Friendly

A thick and warming stew packed with autumn root vegetables like carrots, parsnips, and potatoes, simmered with savory chunks of leftover ham. The salty richness of the ham seasons the vegetables perfectly, creating a deeply comforting and nostalgic flavor profile. This one-pot meal is the ultimate way to use up holiday leftovers and provide a nourishing dinner for a cold night.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 13.17 oz Red Onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, chopped
  • 0.17 oz Ham Steak, cubed
  • 1 cup Cabbage, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 4 cubes Potato, sliced
  • 64 g Carrot, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp Celery Seed
  • 2 tbsp Caraway Seed
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Black Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Green, packed

Instructions

  1. Warm olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in onions and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and ham; cook for another 2 minutes. Stir in the chopped cabbage and water. Cover, and simmer 10 minutes.
  2. Stir in potatoes, carrots, celery seed, caraway seed, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cover, and simmer 10 to 12 minutes.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium low, stir in the greens, adjust seasonings, and cook for 10 minutes. Serve with bread.

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