Cabbage and Ginger Soup

Ingredients

• 15 ml (1 tbsp) canola oil
• 250 ml (1 cup) smoked ham, diced (about 1 thick slice / 125 g)
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped (about 125 ml / ½ cup)
• 1.5 L (6 cups) green cabbage, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 carrot, grated
• 5 ml (1 tsp) fresh ginger, finely chopped Or 1 clove of finely chopped garlic
• 1.5 L (6 cups) chicken broth

Preparation

1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat the oil; add the ham and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly coloured (about 2 minutes). 
2. Add onion and cabbage, then salt and pepper. Cook 5 minutes, stirring regularly.
3. Add carrot, ginger and broth. Mix together.
   
4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer gently for 20 minutes.

Variations:

1. • Add chopped leek or diced potatoes to this cabbage soup.
   • Add a bay leaf at the same time as the chicken broth.