Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 medium head green cabbage (about 1-3/4 lbs, cored and chopped)
  • 3 tablespoons butter (divided)
  • 4 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
  • 2 medium potatoes (about 1/2 lb, peeled and diced)
  • 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup cream
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 medium leeks (sliced)
  • 4 to 6 strips cooked bacon (crumbled)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instruction

  • Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a stockpot over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, 2 minutes. Add the cabbage and continue cooking until slightly softened, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the potatoes, chicken broth, bay leaf and vinegar. Cover the pot and bring the soup to a rapid simmer. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is very soft, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • While the cabbage is cooking, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a separate pan over medium heat. Add the leeks and cook, stirring often, until tender and sweet, 5 to 6 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Once the cabbage is done cooking, remove the bay leaf and add the milk and cream. Purée the mixture using a hand-held or conventional blender. Note: If using a conventional blender, you should allow the soup to cool a bit first, then purée it in small batches.
  • Stir the leeks and crumbled bacon into the puréed soup, taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Serve immediately.