Hearty Harvest and Ham Stew

Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

A delicious comfort stew that warms a body on a cold fall or winter's night! Serve with fresh cheese buns or hearty multigrain buns.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 pound ham steak, cubed
1/2 medium head cabbage, chopped
1 cup water
2 large potatoes, sliced thick
3 carrots, chopped
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon caraway seed
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
3 cups firmly packed greens, such as spinach, chard or beet tops

Directions

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.