- 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 75 g Smoked Baconstreaky, one thick piece, chopped
- 1 Onionchopped
- 1 lb, 450 g Ground meathalf beef, half pork
- 1 tsp Sweet paprikaground
- 1 tsp Ground paprikahot
- ¼ tsp Ground corianderor ½ tsp coriander seeds
- 1 lb, 450 g Savoy cabbageabout ½ a not very large cabbage, chopped
- 1 lb, 450 g Potatoescubed
- 8 ½ cups, 2 liters Beef brothor vegetable
- Sea saltfine, to taste
- Black pepperfreshly ground, to taste
For serving:
- Sour creamor crème fraîche, optional
- 1 bunch Chivessmall
German Savoy Cabbage Soup
This one-pot German Savoy Cabbage Soup with smoked bacon and potatoes is cozy, complex in flavor and perfect. Served with a creamy spoonful of crème fraîche or sour cream and chopped fresh chives, it makes for a hearty dinner, rich with the robust flavors of comforting German cooking.
Start by sautéing the onions and bacon in a little oil. Then add in the ground meat and cook, breaking the lumps with a wooden spoon, until browned. Stir in the spices before adding the savoy cabbage, potatoes, and broth. You can either use a store-bought or homemade beef or vegetable broth. Cover, leaving the lid slightly ajar, and simmer until the potatoes are tender. Finally, taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper. Ladle the soup into bowls, top with chopped fresh chives and a dollop of crème fraîche. Enjoy hot!
To make the German Savoy Cabbage Soup, you will need the following ingredients:
Steps to make German Savoy Cabbage Soup
1 | Sauté bacon and onions | 5 |
In a heavy-bottom soup pot, heat 1 tablespoon oil and add the chopped bacon and chopped onions. Sauté until the onions are translucent and some of the bacon fat has rendered. | ||
2 | Add ground meat | 5 |
Add in the ground meat and cook until brown, breaking the lumps with a wooden spoon. | ||
3 | Add spices | 1 |
Stir in 1 teaspoon sweet ground paprika, 1 teaspoon hot ground paprika, ½ teaspoon coriander seeds, and fine sea salt and black pepper to taste. | ||
4 | Add savoy cabbage, potatoes, and broth | 1 |
Add in the chopped savoy cabbage, cubed potatoes, and 8 ½ cups beef or vegetable broth and stir. | ||
5 | Simmer | 30 |
Cover, leaving the lid slightly ajar, and simmer over medium-low heat until the potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. | ||
6 | Season | 1 |
Taste and adjust with salt and freshly ground black pepper. | ||
7 | Serve | |
To serve, ladle the soup into bowls, sprinkle with finely chopped chives, and top with a spoonful of crème fraîche or sour cream. Enjoy! | ||
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