German Potato Soup

This soup is always a big hit at family gatherings. It was my favorite at a local restaurant. I don't have their recipe but this is my own concoction that comes very close. Excellent with hot homemade rolls on a beautiful fall day.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  meaty ham bone
• 2  bay leaves
• 3  quarts water
• 1  large onion, diced
• 2  stalks celery, sliced
• 6 -8  potatoes, diced
• 3  carrots
•  salt and pepper
• 1  head cabbage
• 1  tablespoon parsley

Directions

1. Boil the ham bone and the bay leaves in approximately 3 quarts of water for one hour.
2. If your broth boils down too much you may need to add extra water.
3. Remove and cut the meat into chunks after your rich broth is made.
4. Add ham, onion, celery, potatoes, carrots, salt, pepper, cabbage and parsley to the broth.
5. Cook until veggies are done.