Ham & Cabbage Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 garlic cloves, minced
4 celery ribs, finely diced
4 carrots, medium, peeled and finely diced
1 onion, large, finely diced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
6 potatoes, golden, medium, peeled and finely diced
3 lbs boneless ham, cooked, cubed
1 head cabbage, medium, shredded and chopped into bite-size pieces
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans beef broth
1 (32 ounce) box chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
3 cups water
salt and pepper

Preparation

Heat olive oil in large stock pot, over medium-high heat. Add garlic, celery, carrots and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until onion is translucent, about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add potatoes to pot, with 1 can chicken broth. Stir. Cover pot and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add all of the remaining broth, and water, and bring back to a low simmer.
Add cabbage and ham, cover and cook for approximately 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Ladle into servings bowls, and serve with some warmed bread (or toast). (Warning: this is very filling!) Enjoy!