Ham Stew

Warm up with a bowl of hearty and comforting Ham Stew, a savory medley of tender cooked ham, hearty potatoes, sweet carrots, and earthy celery simmered in a rich broth with diced tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and thyme. This one-pot wonder is perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, offering a satisfying balance of flavor and nutrition in every spoonful. Ready in just an hour, this family-friendly recipe is a breeze to make and can be served on its own, paired with crusty bread, or ladled over rice for a complete meal. Packed with protein and vibrant vegetables, this classic ham stew is the ultimate in wholesome comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked ham
• 3 medium potatoes
• 2 large carrots
• 2 stalks celery stalks
• 1 medium onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Peel the potatoes and carrots, then dice them into bite-sized pieces. Slice the celery and chop the onion. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the onion, garlic, celery, and carrots to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 4

Stir in the diced ham and cook for another 2 minutes to heat through.

Step 5

Add the potatoes, chicken or vegetable broth, diced tomatoes (with their juice), bay leaf, and thyme. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are tender.

Step 7

Stir in the frozen peas and season the stew with salt and black pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf and discard it.

Step 9

Serve the ham stew hot with crusty bread or over rice for a hearty meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3040.6 grams (3040.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1916

Total Fat 58.70g	75%
Saturated Fat 14.00g	70%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.80g
Cholesterol 286mg	95%
Sodium 12719mg	553%
Total Carbohydrate 210.20g	76%
Dietary Fiber 37.90g	135%
Total Sugars 44.50g
Protein 145.40g	291%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 492mg	38%
Iron 18mg	97%
Potassium 6984mg	149%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.1%

Protein: 29.8%

Carbs: 43.1%