Name: Rustic French Country Pork and Vegetable Soup: A Hearty Soupe au Chou et Porc
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 lb (450 g) boneless pork shoulder or pork belly, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 large onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 4 cups (1 L) chicken or vegetable broth; 2 cups water; 1/2 head green cabbage, coarsely chopped; 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced; 2 large carrots, sliced; 2 celery stalks, sliced; 1 bouquet garni (bay leaf, thyme, parsley tied together); Salt and black pepper, to taste; Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

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Instructions

1
Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add pork cubes and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
2
Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
3
Pour in the broth and water. Bring to a gentle boil, scraping up any browned bits from the pot.
4
Add the chopped cabbage, potatoes, carrots, celery, and bouquet garni. Season with salt and pepper.
5
Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 60 minutes, or until pork and vegetables are tender.
6
Remove bouquet garni. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
7
Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Rustic French Country Pork and Vegetable Soup: A Hearty Soupe au Chou et Porc

Instructions

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