First, prep all the ingredients and have them close by before you start cooking.
In a pot, toss in the dice onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots and cook until they are soft and fragrant.
Now, add in the ham then pour in the chicken broth. Then, add in the Italian seasoning. You can season with salt and pepper lightly but it's best to wait until the end.
Bring the broth to a boil then lower to a simmer.
Then, add the chopped cabbage on top of the broth then cover with the lid. Coo on medium heat covered for 20 minutes. Halfway through mix the cabbage around.
Lastly, when the cabbage is withered and before serving taste for salt and pepper and add a little acidity in the soup with a lemon or apple cider vinegar.