Ham & Cabbage Soup

• 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

1. 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.
2. Add potatoes to pot, with 1 can chicken broth. Stir. Cover pot and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Add all of the remaining broth, and water, and bring back to a low simmer.
4. Add cabbage and ham, cover and cook for approximately 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Ladle into servings bowls, and serve with some warmed bread (or toast). (Warning: this is very filling!) Enjoy!

garlic, celery, carrots, onion, extra virgin olive oil, potatoes, boneless ham, cabbage, beef broth, chicken broth, chicken broth, water, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/ham-cabbage-soup-413984 (may not work)