Description
A comforting and hearty soup featuring tender pork and crunchy cabbage, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds pork (shoulder or loin), cut into chunks
- 1 medium green cabbage, chopped
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant and translucent.
- Add the pork chunks, browning on all sides for extra flavor.
- Incorporate the sliced carrots and cabbage, stirring well with the pork for a few minutes until slightly softened.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle simmer, adding spices at this stage.
- Let the soup simmer for 30-40 minutes to meld flavors, adjusting seasoning to taste.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread or biscuits for a complete meal. For a vegetarian version, substitute pork with chickpeas and use plant-based broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: soup, pork, cabbage, comfort food, family recipe, hearty meal