Savoy Cabbage Soup, Italian Style
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A hearty, cozy soup that will satisfy all the senses!
Ingredients
  • 1 large savoy cabbage, or green if you prefer, just not extra large, chopped
  • 1 lb. of ground protein, I used chicken this time but you can also use beef, turkey, or mild crumbled Italian sausage ( option you can eliminate the protein and make it straight up veggie and maybe add a can of beans)
  • 2 large carrots, chopped
  • ½ large onion, chopped
  • 4 large garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 14oz. can of chopped tomatoes
  • 1 box chicken stock, 32 oz. ( more if needed) you can also use vegetable stock
  • a parmesan or pecorino rind if you have it, it makes a difference in the flavor of the broth
  • tuscan or Italian seasoning, dried to taste
  • fresh chopped parsley
  • olive oil
  • grated pecorino or romano cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In a large heavy, bottomed pot drizzle a little olive oil then brown your desired protein, remove, drain and set aside, wipe out pan so it's not too greasy.
  2. Add the onions and garlic and carrots and dried spices and sauté for a few minutes.
  3. Add the tomatoes and the protein back in if using it.
  4. Add all the chopped cabbage, remember cabbage shrinks alot, even if your pot is overflowing it will shrink.
  5. Now add in the box of stock and the parmesan rind if you have it.
  6. Put a lid on it and simmer until cabbage is soft.
  7. When the heat is turned off throw in a good handful of grated parmesan or romano cheese.
  8. Add some fresh parsley and taste for salt and pepper, you might need to add more stock depending on how bulky the cabbage situation is.
  9. This soup is great heated up as leftovers too.
Recipe by Proud Italian Cook at https://www.prouditaliancook.com/2024/09/savoy-cabbage-soup-italian-style.html