Kohlsuppe (German Cabbage Soup)

• 4 slices Bacon, Thick Cut, Diced
• 1 piece Smoked Ham Hock Or Ham Shank
• 1 head Green Cabbage, Cored And Coarsley Chopped
• 1 bulb Large Onion, Coarsely Chopped
• 2 stalks Medium Carrots, Coarsely Chopped
• 2 stalks Celery, Coarsely Chopped
• 1 bulb Rutabaga, Peeled And Diced
• 2 bulbs Yukon Gold Potatoes, Peeled And Diced
• 6 cups Chicken Broth, Low-Sodium
• 2 cups Cold Water
• 6 sprigs Parsley (tied For Easy Removal)
• 2 leaves Bay Leaves
• 4 dashes Salt And Pepper, Or To Taste
• 2 dashes Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese (optional)
• 6 whole German Wieners (optional)

1. 1. In a large stock pot add the first 12 ingredients in layers. Simmer covered for approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until all ingredients are cooked.
2. 2. When ready to serve, remove ham hock, parsley sprigs and bay leaves from the soup. Salt and Pepper the soup to taste. Optional: Add German Wieners and let cook another 5 to 10 minutes.
3. 3. Optional: Ladle soup into individual bowls and sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan.

bacon, ham, green cabbage, onion, carrots, stalks celery, potatoes, chicken broth, water, parsley, bay leaves, salt, parmesan cheese, wieners

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/soups/kohlsuppe-german-cabbage-soup/ (may not work)