Cabbage-Bean Soup (OK) Recipe

1/2 cup diced onion
2 cups water
6 ounces pre-cooked ham, diced
2 cups shredded cabbage
2 cups canned tomatoes, with juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 16-ounce can Great Northern beans, drained
1 to 2 tablespoons cooking oil

In a large saucepan, sauté onion in cooking oil until tender. Add water, ham, cabbage, tomatoes and seasonings. Bring mixture to a boil. Lower heat. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. Add beans. Continue simmering for 20 minutes, or until cabbage is tender. Serves 8 to 10.

Tips From Our Test Kitchen: Smoked turkey makes a tasty alternative to the ham. A cup of diced carrots makes a nice addition, too. They can be sautéed with the onions.