German Savoy Cabbage Soup
Ingredients
- 1 lb savoy cabbage
450 g/ about ½ a not very large cabbage
- 1 lb potatoes
450 g
- 75 smoked streaky bacon
preferably one thicker piece
- 1 onion
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 lb ground meat
half beef, half pork, 450 g
- 1 teaspoon sweet ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon hot ground paprika
- 8 1/2 cups beef or vegetable broth
2 liter
- fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- small bunch of chives
- crème fraiche
/smetana/sour cream to serve, optional
Directions
- 1
Chop the savoy cabbage into small pieces. Cut the potatoes into small cubes. Chop the bacon and the onion finely as well.
- 2
Saute: Heat the oil in a heavy bottom soup pot. Add the bacon and the onion to the pot and let cook until the onion is translucent and some of the bacon fat has rendered. Add the ground meat and cook until brown, stirring and breaking the lumps in between.
- 3
Add spices: Both sorts of ground paprika, salt, and pepper, and stir well.
- 4
Add the savoy cabbage, potatoes, and beef or vegetable broth to the soup pot. Stir well, cover, leaving a small crack open, and let cook on medium-low heat for about 30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
- 5
Adjust the taste with salt and generously with freshly ground black pepper.
- 6
Serve: Sprinkle with finely chopped chives and serve with a dollop of crème fraiche, if desired. The soup can be reheated; it tastes even better the next day.
German Savoy Cabbage Soup
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About this Recipe
Looking for a truly satisfying meal that warms you from the inside out? This German Savoy Cabbage Soup is a deeply comforting classic, packed with hearty ingredients and rich, savory flavors perfect for chilly days.
What makes this recipe so special is its blend of rustic simplicity and profound taste. The combination of tender savoy cabbage, savory ground meat, and creamy potatoes, all enriched by smoky bacon and a flavorful broth, creates a robust and incredibly fulfilling soup that truly nourishes the soul.
You can expect a wonderfully hearty and flavorful experience with every spoonful. The savoy cabbage softens beautifully, offering a mild, slightly sweet note that harmonizes with the rich, seasoned ground beef and pork. Potatoes add a pleasant creaminess and substance, while a subtle kick from both sweet and hot paprika provides a welcoming warmth without being overpowering. This soup is a complete meal in itself, delivering satisfying textures and a comforting aroma that fills your kitchen.
While this German Savoy Cabbage Soup is delicious as written, you have options for customization. You can easily swap the ground beef and pork for all beef, all pork, or even a leaner ground turkey. For a vegetarian twist, simply omit the ground meat and bacon, using vegetable broth instead of beef, and consider adding extra root vegetables like carrots or parsnips for more bulk. If you don't have crème fraiche, a dollop of sour cream makes an excellent substitute for that creamy finish.
Serve this cozy German Savoy Cabbage Soup steaming hot, ideal for a family dinner or a comforting lunch. A final sprinkle of fresh chives adds a bright, herbaceous note, and don't forget the optional swirl of crème fraiche or sour cream for an extra layer of indulgence.