Frugal Irish Cabbage and Potato Soup
Frugal Irish Cabbage and Potato Soup is cozy and rustic, with a lightly smoky backbone from a simmered ham hock and a gentle richness from a splash of cream. Tender shreds of cabbage and thin potato slices create a silky, satisfying texture in a clear chicken broth. Serve it on a chilly evening or as a simple lunch with crusty bread.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Frugal Irish Cabbage and Potato Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 28 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 17
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the stock, ham hock, and cabbage in a large stockpot and bring to a boil.
- 2
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the potatoes are soft, about 30 minutes.
- 3
Carefully remove the meat from the ham hock bone, discard the bone, and return the meat to the soup.
- 4
Stir in the cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Calories 682.68 kcal High 34%
- Protein 37.2 g Good Source 74%
- Carbohydrate 63.77 g 23%
- Total Fat 33.18 g High 43%
- Saturated Fat 20.25 g High 101%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 146.36 mg High 49%
- Sodium 1328.16 mg High 58%
- Dietary Fiber 2.87 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 46.97 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 856.47 mg Good Source 66%
- Iron 0.72 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 1376.13 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin A 424.14 mcg Good Source 47%
- Vitamin C 12.21 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 11.78 mcg Good Source 59%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Frugal Irish Cabbage and Potato Soup is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Stock, Ham Hock, Salt & Pepper, and Shredded Green Cabbage. Each serving provides about 682.68 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Frugal Irish Cabbage and Potato Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Stock, Ham Hock, Salt & Pepper, Shredded Green Cabbage, Sliced Potatoes. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Frugal Irish Cabbage and Potato Soup?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 682.68 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Frugal Irish Cabbage and Potato Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Frugal Irish Cabbage and Potato Soup healthy?
- Frugal Irish Cabbage and Potato Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 682.68 calories and 37.2 g of protein, or 74% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin D. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1328.16 mg (58% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 20.25 g (101% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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