Red Cabbage Soup (Incredible!)

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 yellow onion
• 1 carrot
• 2 red potatoes
• 1 red cabbage
• 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 bay leaf

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large Dutch oven or large soup pot, cook the bacon until it’s starting to get crispy.

2. 2

   While the bacon is cooking, finely chop the onion, chop the carrot, and cut the potatoes into cubes.

3. 3

   Remove the bacon and place it on a plate lined with a paper towel.

4. 4

   Add the onion, carrot, and potatoes to the pot and sauté about 5-7 minutes, until softened.

5. 5

   While those vegetables are softening, core and thinly slice the cabbage.

6. 6

   Add the cabbage, coconut sugar, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and ground cloves to the pot. Stir and cook until the cabbage is soft and wilted, about 5-7 minutes.

7. 7

   Add the chicken stock, apple cider vinegar, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and bring to a simmer.

8. 8

   Partially cover the pot with a lid and continue to simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

9. 9

   Remove bay leaf, stir in bacon, and serve. Enjoy!