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Smoky Ham Hock, Bean, and Cabbage Soup Made Easy!

A hearty and flavorful soup made with smoky ham hock, beans, and cabbage, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large carrot diced
  • 1 large celery stalk diced
  • 1 pound smoked ham hock
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can 15 ounces white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 small head of green cabbage chopped (about 4 cups)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Add the smoked ham hock to the pot, followed by the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
  4. After 30 minutes, remove the ham hock and set it aside to cool slightly.
  5. Stir in the white beans, chopped cabbage, thyme, and smoked paprika. Simmer for another 20 minutes until the cabbage is tender.
  6. While the soup is simmering, shred the meat from the ham hock, discarding the bone and any excess fat. Return the shredded meat to the pot and stir to combine.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 18gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes while sautéing the vegetables.
  • To make it vegetarian, substitute the ham hock with smoked paprika and add additional beans for protein.

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