Pennsylvania Dutch Ham & Cabbage Soup

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 19

Satisfy your taste buds with Pennsylvania Dutch Ham & Cabbage Soup

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

15 min

Cook

2 hours

Ready In

2 hours 15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

267

Sugar

Fat

Pennsylvania Dutch Ham & Cabbage Soup is a classic soup recipe that originates from the Dutch community in Pennsylvania. This soup is a perfect blend of smoky ham, cabbage, and potatoes and is a comforting and filling meal that is perfect for cold winter days. In this recipe, smoked pork shanks are boiled until tender and then cut into small pieces and added to the soup with cubed potatoes, sliced cabbage, and chopped onion. The soup is then flavored with black pepper and salt and simmered until all the flavors are combined. This soup is easy to make and is a great way to use up leftover ham. It is also a healthy and nutritious meal that is low in calories and high in nutrients.

Instructions

1.	Start by boiling the smoked pork shanks in a pot filled with water for around 2 hours.
2.	Once the pork is tender, remove it from the pot and cut the meat into small pieces. Set aside.
3.	Add the sliced cabbage, peeled and cubed potatoes and the chopped onion (if using) to the pot and cook for around 20 minutes or until tender.
4.	Add black pepper, salt, and the cooked pork to the soup and let it simmer for another 10-15 minutes.
5.	Serve hot and enjoy with your favorite bread or crackers.

PROS

Pennsylvania Dutch Ham & Cabbage Soup is an excellent choice for a hearty and comforting meal.

This soup is easy to make and requires only a few ingredients.

It is a great way to use up leftover ham.

It is also low in calories and high in nutrients.

CONS

Some people may not like the taste of smoked pork shanks.

The soup may be too filling for some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pennsylvania Dutch Ham & Cabbage Soup is a healthy and nutritious meal.
It is low in calories, fat, and carbs and is high in protein, fiber, and vitamins.
The soup contains ham which is a good source of protein and cabbage which is rich in vitamin C and fiber.

	5 smoked pork shanks
	1 medium head of cabbage
	6 -8 white potatoes
	1 medium onion ( optional )
	1 tablespoon black pepper