In a large deep pot over high heat, add…
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 pound bacon, chopped
Cook until crips, then add…
- 1 ham hock (about 1 pound)
- 1 cup onions, chopped
- 1 cup carrots,c hopped
Cook for 2 minutes, or until the onions are slightly wilted.
Add…
- 6 cups cabbag, chopped (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 3 tablespoons garlic, chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Cook for 4 mintues, or until the cabbageis slightly wilted.
Pour in…
- 4 cups chicken broth
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for 30 minutes.
Add…
- 3 cups peeled and cubed red potoatoes (about 1 pound)
Cover and cook for 1 hour, or until the potatoes are soft and tender.
Remove the ham hock from the soup. Pick off the meat and add to the pot. Skim off any fat that has risen to the surface and remove the bay leaves.
Serve.