Ingredients
1 tbsp oil
2 medium onions, diced
1 small-to-med red cabbage cored and, shredded
1 1/2 qt chicken broth
3 tbsp wine vinegar
1 ham hock
1 salt and pepper to taste
1 sour cream
1 fresh dill
Directions
IN A LARGE SOUP POT, heat the oil and cook the onions, stirring
occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes. Add the cabbage and
continue to cook, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Add the
chicken broth, vinegar and ham hock. Cover and simmer the soup for 1
hour. Remove from heat, add salt and pepper as desired. Remove meat
from ham hock and add back to soup. Serve with sour cream and chopped
fresh dill.
MICHAEL ROBERTS - PRODIGY GUEST CHEFS COOKBOOK
Servings: 6 servings
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Categories: Cabbage; Soup; Vegetable
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