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Traditional Christmas Cabbage Soup

A festive Slovakian soup with cabbage, pork, and aromatic spices, perfect for holiday meals.

50 minutes4 servings
Traditional Christmas Cabbage Soup
Photo: Maciarka · CC BY-SA 3.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Cook the pork in oil until browned.
  2. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
  3. Stir in caraway seeds, paprika, and thyme.
  4. Add shredded cabbage and water, bring to a boil.
  5. Simmer for 30-40 minutes until the pork is tender and the cabbage is soft.
  6. Season with salt and pepper, and serve hot.
  7. For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

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