Havin' a great Sunday - great Soup too

OK -
This may very well be my oddly favorite soup ever. I'm not certain if it is because of the flavor - or the surprising flavor despite the ingredients.

Kierland Stew
- Ham and Potato with Cabbage (sounds simple enough huh?)

OK -the only issue here is that I made a Pork Stock, and used that for the base of the soup. You should be able to use a nice Vegetable base, but don't make it too strong, or salty, as the ham will carry that.

In a large sauce pan - heat 1 gallon stock (pork or vegetable, but not chicken) to a rolling boil.

Next, add 1 1/2 # medium diced Potatoes. I suggest Red Bliss as the tend to stay firmer a little longer.

1# Diced Ham - use a deli type if you like, or scraps from a bone in

2 t Nutmeg (you know I love this stuff, and this is the perfect application)

2 T Fresh Parsley

3 C Shredded Cabbage

1 t Fennel Seeds, or if you have it, 1/4 C thinnly sliced Fennel Bulb

Bring it all to a nice boil, and then simmer for about 20 minutes until the flavors blend

- Really nice and simple - great flavors


Pork Stock:

I also use this for the base to my posole - nice subtle flavors, not as distinct and strong as Chicken or Vegetable

In a Medium Sized Stock Pot:

1 Gallon Water
1 C Chopped Red Onion
1 t S/P
1/2 Cup Parsley
1 C Orange Juice
2 T Chopped Garlic
1/4 C Cilantro
1/2 # Pork Cushion - you can add this to the soup if ya want, but I'd prefer making little carnitas out of it
- bring it all to a boil and let it reduce and simmer to about 3/4

Come by next week and try out some of our Soups for Soup Sunday at El Gato. Also, our new web page is coming soon that will have recipes, videos and all sorts of fun stuff! - Have a great week!