Poor Irish Soup

Name: Poor Irish Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 4 cups chicken stock; 1 ham hock; 3 cups shredded cabbage; 2 cups thinly sliced potatoes; 1 teaspoon cream or milk; salt and pepper to taste

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I invented this soup when all I had was a cabbage and potatoes. It's very basic and is flexible to your tastes.

Submitted by SStephan

Updated on February 4, 2025

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

6 cups

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Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

4 cups chicken stock
1 ham hock
3 cups shredded cabbage
2 cups thinly sliced potatoes
1 teaspoon cream or milk (Optional)
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Combine the stock, ham hock, and cabbage in a large stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until the potatoes are soft, about 30 minutes. Carefully separate the meat from the bone of the ham hock and dispose of the bone, adding the meat back to the soup. Stir in the cream; season with salt and pepper.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

219	Calories
12g	Fat
18g	Carbs
11g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 219
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 4g	21%
Cholesterol 36mg	12%
Sodium 728mg	32%
Total Carbohydrate 18g	6%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 11g	23%
Vitamin C 35mg	39%
Calcium 41mg	3%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 567mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Poor Irish Soup

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