Country Ham and Cabbage Chowder

Yield: 8 to 10 servings (2 3/4 quarts)

Ingredients

• 1 cup thinly sliced celery
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cups shredded cabbage
• 2 cups (1 pound) cubed fully cooked ham
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole potatoes, drained and quartered
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed chicken broth, undiluted
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar

Instructions

1. In a Dutch oven, sauté celery, onion and garlic in oil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
2. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until heated through.