Cabbage Soup Recipe
This rustic cabbage soup recipe is loaded with flavor with lots of tender cabbage simmered with ham hocks, fire roasted tomatoes, and warming spices.
Servings: 8
Calories: 357kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 pound bacon chopped
- 1 pound ham hocks
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 8 cups cabbage about 2 pounds
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon cayenne (optional, for spicy)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 14-ounce can fire-roasted tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth use 6 cups for more brothy soup – you can use vegetable broth
- 1 pound potatoes peeled (if desired) and cubed
- 1-2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or use lemon juice
- For Serving. Fresh chopped parsley, red pepper flakes.
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until slightly crispy, about 5 minutes.
- Add ham hocks, onion, peppers, and celery. Cook 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
- Add garlic and cook 1 minute, stirring, until garlic becomes fragrant.
- Add cabbage, paprika, oregano, basil, cayenne, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir and cook 5 minutes, or until the cabbage is slightly wilted.
- Stir in the fire-roasted tomatoes, broth, and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes, or until cabbage and potatoes are cooked to your preference.
- Remove the ham hocks. Pick the meat from the bones and add to the soup pot. Skim any fat from the surface.
- Stir in apple cider vinegar and adjust for salt and pepper.
- Serve into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley and red pepper flakes.
Notes
White beans or other beans are a popular addition.
Instead of potatoes, consider other root vegetables such as turnips, parsnips, carrots, or rutabaga.
Try your favorite Cajun Seasonings or Creole Seasonings blend.
Instead of potatoes, consider other root vegetables such as turnips, parsnips, carrots, or rutabaga.
Try your favorite Cajun Seasonings or Creole Seasonings blend.
Nutrition
Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 796mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 767IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 2mg