Hearty Harvest and Ham Stew

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.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 346 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

Stir in potatoes, carrots, celery seed, caraway seed, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cover, and simmer 10 to 12 minutes.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to medium low, stir in the greens, adjust seasonings, and cook for 10 minutes. Serve with bread.