Easy Ham and Cabbage Soup

Ingredients (14)

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped, about 2 cups
• 4 medium carrots, chopped, about 2 cups
• 8 ounces boneless ham steak, cubed, about 1 1/2 cups
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 3 cloves
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• 8 cups chopped white cabbage, about 1 1/2 pounds
• 1 (15oz) can diced tomatoes with juices
• 6 cups (1.4L) low-sodium chicken stock, ham stock, or vegetable broth
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt, to taste
• 3 lemon slices or more to taste