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Hearty Cabbage Soup

Ingredients

  • 4 oz bacon cut into ¼ inch pieces
  • 1 med onion, minced
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp minced fresh thyme
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
  • 2 lbs cabbage, cored and cut into ¾ inch pieces
  • 2-3 med potatoes cut into ¾ inch pieces
  • 3 med carrots chopped
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  • Cook the bacon in a large dutch oven over medium heat until crisp and rendered, 5-7 minutes.
  • Stir in the onion and butter and cook until the onion is softened, 5-7 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds longer.
  • Stir in the wine, scraping up any browned bits, and simmer until nearly evaporated, about 1 minute. Stir in the chicken and vegie broth, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, and bay leaf and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce to a gentle simmer and cook until tender, about 25-30 minutes.
  • adjust seasoning ... add pepper