Smoked Ham Hock And Cabbage Soup Recipe

Name: Smoked Ham Hock And Cabbage Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 4 smoked ham hocks; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 large carrot, sliced; 2 small celery ribs, 1 chopped. 1 left whole; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1 bay leaf; 5 cups green cabbage, chopped approx. 1 inch pieces; 1 garlic clove, finely minced; 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth; 2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans beef consomme; 3 (14 ounce) cans water; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; salt and black pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon canola oil
4 smoked ham hocks
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large carrot, sliced
2 small celery ribs, 1 chopped. 1 left whole
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 bay leaf
5 cups green cabbage, chopped approx. 1 inch pieces
1 garlic clove, finely minced
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans beef consomme
3 (14 ounce) cans water
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
salt and black pepper

1
Remove skin from smoked ham hocks.
2
In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Saute carrots, onions, chopped celery, oregano. thyme, bay leaf, and ham hocks until carrots are tender-about 10 minutes.
3
Add the cabbage, garlic, and black pepper, and saute 5 minutes longer or until cabbage is tender.
4
Add all the liquid and the whole stalk of celery and bring to a boil over high heat.
5
Reduce heat and simmer, covered for 1 1/2 hours.
6
Remove ham hocks and set aside to cool. Discard stalk of celery and bay leaf.
7
Skim some or all fat.
8
Remove meat from cooled ham hocks and add back into the soup.
9
Add brown sugar. Salt very carefully. Allow to heat fully and serve.
10
If you want it a little sweeter, add a little more brown sugar.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon canola oil, 4 smoked ham hocks, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 large carrot, sliced, and more.

Yes, Smoked Ham Hock And Cabbage Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Smoked Ham Hock And Cabbage Soup

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