That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy my cabbage soup recipe. Let me know if you make it. I’d love to hear how it turned out for you, and if you decided to spice it up! This isn’t your typical lackluster cabbage soup recipe for your cabbage soup diet, which can be rather bland. This recipe is loaded up with flavor-building ingredients, including both bacon and ham, along with a nice blend of seasonings that will make you fall in love with every bite. I’ve enjoyed cabbage in soups since I was a kid, but it never had any real flavor to it. My mother often served boiled cabbage with Polish sausage, but she didn’t use many seasonings. This is how I like to serve cabbage in soup form now that I make it on my own. Ham and cabbage soup just might be your new favorite! Let’s talk about how to make cabbage soup, shall we?
Vegetable Oil. For cooking. Bacon. Ham Hocks. Use smoked ham as alternative. It’s also great with leftover ham. Vegetables. Onion, bell pepper (or use jalapenos for spicier), celery, garlic, green cabbage. Seasonings. Paprika, dried oregano, dried basil, cayenne (optional, for spicy), salt and black pepper. Fire Roasted Tomatoes. Canned is nice and convenient. Any diced tomatoes will do, though I love the flavor of fire roasted. Chicken Broth. Or you can use vegetable broth. Potatoes. Apple Cider Vinegar. Or you can use lemon juice. For Serving. Fresh chopped parsley, red pepper flakes.
Brown the Ham Hocks and Vegetables. Add ham hocks, onion, peppers, and celery. Cook 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and lightly browned. Add garlic and cook 1 minute, stirring, until you can smell the gorgeous garlic bloom. Delicious! Meaty Ham Hocks. Remove the ham hocks. Pick the meat from the bones and add to the soup pot. The ham hocks not only contribute flavor, but lots of meat, which is complimentary to the cabbage. Skim any fat from the surface. Serve into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes. Boom! Done! Your cabbage soup is ready to serve. Easy enough to make, isn’t it? I think you’re going to love this dish. Enjoy! You can also freeze it for 2-3 months. Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy my recipe for cabbage soup, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H.
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