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Receta Ham and Savoy Cabbage Soup; more rants on being cold, Weekly Menu
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Ingredientes
- Ham and Savoy Cabbage Soup
- 3 medium potatoes
- 4 medium carrots
- 3 ribs celery
- 1 large onion
- 2/3 Savoy cabbage, 4 - 5 cups
- 10oz (300gr) baked or pink ham
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp Herbes de Provence
- 6 - 8 cups chicken stock or water plus ham base
- 2 tbs cornstarch (maizena) dissolve in 1/4 cup water
View Full Recipe at Thyme for Cooking, the Blog
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 2643g | |
| Calories 851 | |
| Calories from Fat 156 | 18% |
| Total Fat 17.63g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat 3.02g | 12% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium 3124mg | 130% |
| Potassium 4566mg | 130% |
| Total Carbs 141.67g | 38% |
| Dietary Fiber 27.4g | 91% |
| Sugars 21.71g | 14% |
| Protein 33.93g | 54% |
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