Cabbage Soup with Chicken and Pork
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Cabbage Soup with Chicken and Pork
Description
Cabbage Soup with Chicken and Pork uses simple ingredients like boneless chicken breast and pork ribs alongside staple vegetables for a comforting dish. The meats are cut into small chunks and cooked briefly with bay leaves, cumin, and a large chicken bouillon to build a flavorful broth base. After first simmering the meats, the cabbage, carrots, leek whites, garlic, and yellow bell pepper are added. The soup simmers gently to meld flavors, while the brandy imparts a subtle aroma if included. This cooking method yields tender meat and softened, mildly sweet vegetables immersed in a savory broth.
The soup offers a balanced combination of proteins and vegetables making it suitable as a main course on cooler days or when a lighter but satisfying meal is desired. It can be served as is for a straightforward, homey presentation without extra accompaniments noted in the recipe.
The recipe does not specify storage or reheating guidance; however, like many soups, it can likely be refrigerated and reheated gently. The optional use of Saźon seasoning or turmeric can add color, allowing some customization to taste and appearance. The soup's foundation of broth with softened cabbage and root vegetables provides a mild texture contrast without complexity.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 pound country style pork ribs (boneless)
- 2 bay leaf
- 1 large chicken bouillon (such as Knorr )
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 8 cups water
- 1 medium cabbage chopped (about 9 cups, head
- 3 medium carrot chopped
- 2 large leek chopped (whites only
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 yellow bell pepper chopped
- 1.5 oz brandy (omit if you don't drink alcohol)
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (and black pepper, to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon Sazon seasoning or turmeric, optional for color
Instructions
- Chop meat into small chunks.
- In a large pot, combine chicken, pork, water and bouillon, bay leaves and cumin and bring to a boil, then simmer about 15 minutes on medium heat.
- Add the vegetables and remaining ingredients.
- Reduce to low, cover and simmer for about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 217 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 13/4 cups | |
| Calories | 217kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 26.5g | 53% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 93.5mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 212.5mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4.5g | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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