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    Home » Paleo Recipes » Paleo Pork Recipes

    Polish-Style Pork Cabbage Soup Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Polish cabbage soup - reminiscent of the Polish soup called kapusniak - is traditionally made to be Paleo-friendly. While there are hundreds of variations of this soup, its base is made of pork, diced potatoes, carrots, various cabbages, tomatoes, and spices.

    Polish-Style Pork Cabbage Soup

    The stand-out ingredients of this dish are cabbage and sauerkraut. Kraut gives this dish a slightly sour taste which pairs well with the salty, savory flavors of pork.

    You can make your own sauerkraut at home or spend a bit more money and buy it at the grocery store. Bubbies makes a great sauerkraut that is available at most health food stores.

    Many traditional Polish cabbage soup recipes call for the use of kielbasa or other types of smoked Polish pork sausages. However, pork ribs are generally less expensive and tasty, too! Serve this recipe on its own and enjoy a warm, filling bowl of this national Polish treasure. You'll probably have leftovers, so enjoy this later in the week, too!

    Polish-Style Pork Cabbage Soup Recipe

    Serves: 8 Prep: 20 min Cook: 1 h

    Ingredients

    • 3 to 4 lb. pork spare ribs
    • 1 onion, diced
    • 1 garlic clove, diced
    • 1 head of cabbage, shredded
    • 1 cup fresh sauerkraut
    • 1 carrot, shredded
    • 4 russet or sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
    • 2 cups diced tomatoes
    • 4 cups chicken or beef stock
    • 1 tbsp. caraway seeds
    • ½ lb. bacon, cooked and crumbled
    • Cooking fat
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    Polish-Style Pork Cabbage Soup Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. Place the pork ribs in a saucepan and fill it with water.
    2. Bring to a boil uncovered, lower to a fast simmer, and cook for 40 to 45 minutes.
    3. Remove the pork, drain the water, let cool, and remove the meat from the bone.
    4. In a saucepan, melt some cooking fat over medium-high heat; add the onion and garlic, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
    5. Add the cabbage, sauerkraut, carrots, and potatoes.
    6. Stir well and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
    7. Add the diced tomatoes, stock, caraway seeds, and pork meat, and season to taste.
    8. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes.
    9. Add the bacon, toss everything, and season as needed.
    Polish-Style Pork Cabbage Soup Recipe

    Polish-Style Pork Cabbage Soup Recipe

    A traditional Polish cabbage soup featuring pork spare ribs and variations of cabbage. Enjoy a hearty bowl of this traditional treasure!
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine Polish
    Servings 8 people
    Calories 759 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 to 4 lb. pork spare ribs
    • 1 onion diced
    • 1 garlic clove diced
    • 1 head of cabbage shredded
    • 1 cup fresh sauerkraut
    • 1 carrot shredded
    • 4 russet or sweet potatoes peeled and diced
    • 2 cups diced tomatoes
    • 4 cups chicken or beef stock
    • 1 tbsp. caraway seeds
    • ½ lb. bacon cooked and crumbled
    • Cooking fat
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Place the pork ribs in a saucepan and fill it with water.
      3 to 4 lb. pork spare ribs
    • Bring to a boil uncovered, lower to a fast simmer, and cook for 40 to 45 minutes.
    • Remove the pork, drain the water, let cool, and remove the meat from the bone.
    • In a saucepan, melt some cooking fat over medium-high heat; add the onion and garlic, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
      1 onion, Cooking fat, 1 garlic clove
    • Add the cabbage, sauerkraut, carrots, and potatoes.
      1 head of cabbage, 1 cup fresh sauerkraut, 1 carrot, 4 russet or sweet potatoes
    • Stir well and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
    • Add the diced tomatoes, stock, caraway seeds, and pork meat, and season to taste.
      2 cups diced tomatoes, 4 cups chicken or beef stock, 1 tbsp. caraway seeds, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes.
    • Add the bacon, toss everything, and season as needed.
      ½ lb. bacon

    Nutrition

    Calories: 759kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 37gFat: 52gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 775mgPotassium: 1477mgFiber: 9gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 17507IUVitamin C: 54mgCalcium: 159mgIron: 4mg
    Keyword cabbage, pork, soup
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