Polish Pork Meatball & Cabbage Soup
Tender pork meatballs simmer with autumn cabbage and potatoes in a dill-scented broth for a warming Polish-style dinner in under an hour.
- Total time: 45 min
- Servings: 2 servings
- Estimated total cost: $18
- Calories per serving: 610 cal
- Stovetop
Ingredients
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ground pork12 oz $5.99
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organic green cabbage10 oz $1.99
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yellow potatoes8 oz $1.69
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organic carrots2 oz $1.79
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yellow onion2 oz $1.49
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organic garlic2 cloves $2.69
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organic dill2 tbsp chopped $2.69
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fine sea salt1¾ tsp
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black pepper¼ tsp
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olive oil1 tbsp
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sweet paprika1 tsp
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apple cider vinegar2 tsp
Instructions
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Prepare the vegetables and dill:
- Thinly shred 10 oz cabbage.
- Dice 8 oz yellow potatoes into ½-inch pieces.
- Dice 2 oz carrots.
- Dice 2 oz yellow onion.
- Mince 2 garlic cloves.
- Chop 2 tbsp dill.
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Mix 12 oz ground pork with ¾ tsp fine sea salt and ¼ tsp black pepper. Shape into roughly 14 small meatballs.
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Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs for about 5 minutes, turning gently; transfer to a plate. They will finish cooking in the soup.
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Add the diced onion and carrots to the pot and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and 1 tsp sweet paprika for 30 seconds.
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Add the shredded cabbage, diced potatoes, 1 tsp fine sea salt, and 4 cups water. Return the meatballs and any juices to the pot. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 18–20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the meatballs reach 160°F.
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Stir in 2 tsp apple cider vinegar and the chopped dill. Ladle the soup into two bowls, dividing the meatballs and vegetables evenly.
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Drink pairing: A dry Riesling complements the pork and the soup’s bright vinegar finish.