Poor Irish Soup

This Poor Irish Soup features cabbage and potatoes in a savory broth, perfect for a comforting meal.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Course Soup

Cuisine Irish

Servings cups

Calories 219 kcal

Equipment

large stockpot

Ingredients

4 cups chicken stock
1 piece ham hock
3 cups shredded cabbage
2 cups thinly sliced potatoes
1 teaspoon cream or milk Optional
salt to taste
pepper to taste

Instructions

Combine the stock, ham hock, and cabbage in a large stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until the potatoes are soft, about 30 minutes.
Carefully separate the meat from the bone of the ham hock and dispose of the bone, adding the meat back to the soup. Stir in the cream; season with salt and pepper.

Notes

This soup is basic and flexible to your tastes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 11gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 728mgPotassium: 567mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mg

Keyword cabbage soup, Comfort Food, easy soup, ham hock soup, Poor Irish Soup, Vegetable Soup