Alpine Cabbage and Bacon Soup (Alpen Kohl-Speck-Suppe)

Alpen Kohl-Speck-Suppe, or Alpine Cabbage and Bacon Soup, is a traditional dish from Liechtenstein that is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a cold winter day.

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Alpine Cabbage and Bacon Soup (Alpen Kohl-Speck-Suppe)

Ingredients

  • 1 head of cabbage, chopped
  • 200g bacon, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 potatoes, diced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pot and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pot.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the pot and sauté until translucent.
  3. Add the chopped cabbage, sliced carrots, diced potatoes, bay leaf, and caraway seeds to the pot. Stir to combine.
  4. Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  5. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
  6. Serve the soup hot, garnished with the crispy bacon.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
15g
Fat
18g

Supplies

Large pot Knife Cutting board Stirring spoon

Tools

Soup ladle Serving bowls

Serving suggestions

Serve the Alpen Kohl-Speck-Suppe with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, you can use smoked bacon in the soup.

Cost

$15