Combine all the ingredients, except broth, in a 7-quart slow cooker. Pour 3 to 4 cups of broth into the slow cooker, cover, and cook on high for 1 hour or low for 2 hours.
1 pound ham, 1 head of cabbage, ½ cup carrots, ½ cup white onion, ¼ cup celery, 3 garlic cloves, 2 bay leaves, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Remove the lid, stir, and check to see how much liquid is in the soup (will vary depending on how much liquid the cabbage releases). Add additional broth or water to just barely cover the ingredients. We used about 10 cups total (including the 3 to 4 cups in the first step). Stir to combine.
Add the lid, and continue to cook for an additional 2 to 3 hours on high or 3 to 5 hours on low. Stir occasionally.
The soup is finished when the vegetables and cabbage are tender.
Remove the bay leaves and enjoy hot. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of about 2 cups of the finished crockpot ham and cabbage soup.
Nutrition Facts
Crock Pot Ham and Cabbage Soup
Serving Size
2 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
297
% Daily Value*
Fat
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Cholesterol
47
mg
16
%
Sodium
1151
mg
50
%
Potassium
884
mg
25
%
Carbohydrates
16
g
5
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
26
g
52
%
Vitamin A
1952
IU
39
%
Vitamin C
58
mg
70
%
Calcium
93
mg
9
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.