Ham, Potato, and Cabbage Chowder

Was looking for a way to use leftover ham and cabbage my father-in-law had grown in his garden and here is what I came up with. My hubby ate three bowls until he couldn't eat anymore.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 head green cabbage, chopped
• 4  red potatoes, small dice
• 6  spring onions (or green)
• 2  cups ham (I used leftover baked ham)
• 5  cups chicken broth
• 1  teaspoon marjoram
• 1  teaspoon kosher salt
• 1  teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 4  tablespoons butter

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in big pot and simmer for at least one hour or until potatoes and cabbage are tender.
2. Remove 1/4 of the chowder to a tall container ( like a sugar storage) and hand mix until smooth and creamy and return to pot and serve. If you dont have a hand mixer or immersion blender, pour into blender and blend until smooth. Beware of blending hot soups for splatter.
3. Serve hot with saltine crackers on the side, if desired.