Soupe aux Choux ( cabbage and pork soup) : Easy and healthy French soup for winter

The is a classic version of the French cabbage soup ( soup aux choux ) where fresh cabbages are blanched sliced and cook with smoked pork belly and chicken stock. chunky pieces of cabbage and smoked pork belly really give that soup its character. Get the recipe: bit.ly/3vbB2Uy
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Ingredients:
1 medium size cabbage ( savoy or white cabbage)
300 grams of smoked pork belly
1 medium size carrot
1 onion
3 cloves
2 litres / 8 cups of clear chicken stock ( or 2 liters of water)
1 tablespoon of butter
salt and pepper for seasoning
4 slices of Bread (oven toasted and cut in chunks )
To make the chicken stock watch that video:
• Chicken stock recipe f...
You can use water instead of stock to make the soup but you will not get the same flavors. i recommended you use stock to get the fully hearty flavours.
soupe au choux is one of the most iconic french soup there is and makes a return when cabbages are in season and the temperature outside gets colder.
Soupe au choux ( cabbage soup): easy and healthy French soup for winter
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[@FrenchCookingAcademy]

wow that's Wonderful! to hear it is a real classic . hope everyone enjoyed it :o)

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[@ignoblesurfer6281]

I've now made this six or seven times in double quantities for freezing. Each time I do it a little differently. In the last iteration I used a lot more bacon (not pork) than normal, barely degreased it, and also cooked the cabbage well beyond the point of bite. So the soup became extremely rich and the cabbage extremely soft. It was perfect, perfect for winter. Now that the weather is getting a little warmer I'll go back to a less fatty soup with more bite to the cabbage. I'll finish it with a tiny bit of lemon juice or vinegar, too, to make it slightly refreshing. It's perfect how the same set of ingredients can change with the seasons. This recipe was one of the ones that inspired me to get back into the kitchen. Thank you, chef Stephane!

[@DiscoCatsMeow]

Before he passed away my Irish grandfather lived with us when I was very young.( early 70's) We had this soup all the time except with new potatoes added. It was made the same way. I did not think of Ireland and France as being similar in cuisine . But perhaps simple, rustic( but flavorful) food is an important part of the past for many cultures. Thank you for reminding me.

[@Themadhorse]

Poor people cuisine is the same everywhere because ALL countries has poor people

[@tolpacourt]

Peasant food is the best.

[@aragmarverilian8238]

@@_araminta_ Then you should worry. Soon all of western Europe, including Germany will be under Sharia, and you won't be allowed to eat it anymore. Pork is haram.

[@jdh91741]

This is a common soup found on dairy farms in Minnesota where I am from. Minnesota Germans's, Norwegian's, Swede's and even the Finnish farmers make this soup.

[@Iampatrix]

French Catholic missionaries actually arrived in Ireland well over a thousand years ago and no doubt brought some recipes with them. Much cuisine sharing is a result of things like missionaries, war, slavery, and poverty as they all resulted in people having to travel to other lands. People had to learn to make due with what was available but still want to eat well so they get creative.

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I have a blue casserole like yours. I got it new but at a thrift store for $5 Canadian. I ran out of the store thinking I was a thief. I’ve been using it for decades. Love the moustache

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@John Ransom What a great anecdote. I would’ve done the same. 👍 I keep hoping I’ll run into a vintage enameled Dansk pot like that at a secondhand shop.

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I'm in rural Canada, Ontario, and decades ago thrift stores weren't so savvy.

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John Ransom you did steal it!!!!

[@lanakane7325]

I made this soup last night. I resisted every instinct I had as a cook and did as I was told. The finished product is divine! The flavor is subtle but the impact is huge. The mouth feel is perfect. This will be a go-to recipe for me. Thank you!

[@clairewyndham1971]

I just made this for dinner tonight! I used beef stock instead of chicken stock. Added some freshly crushed peppercorns and I have to say the simplicity of this is wonderful. I live in upper Wisconsin and this soup will be warming many snow bunnies!

[@svetlana7904]

Lovely comment, and where is Wisconsin?!! Regards from Melbourne...

[@clairewyndham1971]

@@svetlana7904 - Wisconsin is in the north of the US, and is the State whose eastern border is the Great Lake Michigan. It is very cold in the winter with lots of snow. We had snow 2 days ago. If you like winter- and I do- its the most wonderful time, weather wise!! So, that soup will be very appropriate! . You folks there should be nice and warm (weather wise).

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People think French cooking is complex but it’s really about fresh ingredients and proper technique.

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Oh shut up.

[@LameMule]

@@danoqamyasharahla6544 While his statement applies to most other cultural cuisines as well, being simply a human thing to do (fresh ingredients and proper techniques), it does apply to this all the same. Along with that, his sentiment is also not wrong, in that the seeming majority of people appear to think that French cooking is overly complex, which most of it is certainly not. So no, you shut up.

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As with any cuisine, the best recipes are the ones made by and for the workers. Simple, hearty meals that have been perfected over generations, or the street food that has to be exquisite or else the vendor can't pay their bills.

[@jrkorman]

@@youmaboi5279 It's interesting that except for the stock base I ate nearly this same soup in Okinawa, Japan some 30+ years ago. As you say, working folks food.

[@DWilliam1]

French technique is what is taught at the great cooking schools.

[@RockinTod]

French cabbage soup always remind me of that Louis de Funès movie with the alien. I love it!

[@FrenchCookingAcademy]

yes that is the movie i mentionned la Soupe Au Choux it’s called

[@RockinTod]

@@FrenchCookingAcademy Ahhh, yeah, makes sense! That movie had a absolutley stupid name in german.

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Right!

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[@cynthiaslater7445]

Simple is usually best. The soup looks great! Merci!

[@teresajenkins9056]

So excited to find this recipe I'm in love with cabbage soups. I have made many of your recipes with great success...because they are good recipes and you demonstrate how to do them so well...thank you

[@viji_island]

This reminds me of corned beef and cabbage! I love cabbage especially when it soaks up the flavor of the soup!

[@teresajenkins9056]

Oh this was lovely...can't wait to make this...I love cabbage soups or soups with cabbage in it.

[@beclear2473]

Thanks so much for your clear instructions!

[@kateruterbories2692]

Fabulous! Excellent recipe and perfect demonstration! Thank you for the food and humor! Nourishes the soul!! 🥘

[@jackpast]

Perfect time of year for this soup!! Thanks for sharing.

[@olixyz1996]

i have made this with the analogues i have locally. I used chinese cabbage and nappa as they are fresh and grown nearby, and for the smoked pork i used Tasso and hard cured bacon. Thank you for the recipe!

[@grandcatsmama3421]

Looks perfect for a cold winter day. Thank you for the recipe.

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[@dennisgodaire485]

Thank you ... I love cabbage soup ... It will be made differently, in my house, every time. Again, thanks.

[@MrTjcomedy]

Perfect timing for this recipe! I’ll make it this weekend. Soup season.

[@pfaffman100]

Looks delicious, I can almost taste and smell it as I type. Will certainly enjoy making on the week end. Thank you once again.

[@thewiseowl3672]

I have this coking right now. Can’t wait to try it! OK, I just ate my first bowl of it. Truly phenomenal! The toasted bread with cheese (I used freshly grated Parmesan) enhances the flavor immensely. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

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The Wise Owl try fontina cheese, delicious!

[@carolgiffen8203]

I love this soup! Thanks

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looks wonderful

[@graphicsprincess]

Bonjour! I made this recipe last night and it was absolutely delicious 🍜. Thank you for sharing your recipes 😊.

[@robgraham5016]

Oh GOD I could go for a bowl of that right now, on this cold and rainy day!

[@back2backband1]

My favorite soup now. I tried the exact recipe it was Sooooo good. Last week I ran out of my smoked bacon so I used Portuguese chorizo. It was just as good. I love the your videos ..... Great job chef.

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Mon Dieu -this looks wonderful!

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[@NickyKnickerson]

looks incredible

[@paulhughes3961]

Well done cabbage soup, it looks really good. I can almost taste it.

[@ivyandroses4373]

This is a fantastic soup. If you are unable to find smoked belly , Use thick cut smoked bacon. I use half cabbage and half bok choy since it grows wild in my gardens. YUM !!!

[@hugo9846]

I used regular pork shoulder and chicken bone broth (I always save bones) and it's still super yummy, and cheap!

[@ladybug7967]

I have exactly the same Le Creuset pot and cabbage, bacon, onions and carrots in my fridge. No excuse to not make this wonderful soup. 🙏 thank you!

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I just bought one too! They are so wonderful! Are they safe for oven use?

[@harrymason1053]

Any pork will work.

[@scottgoodman8993]

My pot is from Aldi and my soupe is not nearly as good as yours, probably :(

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Now that you have the Pot??? MonDieu, it's not the pot.

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@@zekemchenry2368 le creuset is safe for everything, you can put it on fire as well.

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That is Really Awesome.

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Magnifique! I am also a little bit cheeky so the addition of that cheese was an excellent choice in my opinion!

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un grand classique gastronomique et cinématographique….

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I've made this recipe about 4 times since I found this - excellent!

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Looks good! Thanks for the video

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Thank you sir! Such an inspiration and thanks for sticking with the french way!

[@FrenchCookingAcademy]

my pleasure

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Love rustic traditional cooking! 👍

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THANK YOU for another delicious recipe! Your are an excellent teacher, and your recipes and perspectives are greatly appreciated.

[@dwaynewladyka577]

I love cabbage very much. That soup looks great. Cheers!

[@TheNormndee]

This looks like something I would like to try. As an earlier post stated, simple rustic cuisine is what is part of the past. I remember many "comfort" foods that have cabbage as the main ingredient...that's OK with me. Another great video! Thank!

[@FrenchCookingAcademy]

glad you like it and honestly it taste really good 😋😋👨🏻‍🍳

[@cristinavelasco9818]

Fabulosa‼️ Soup aux choux I LOVE cabbage.. and I LOVE ❤️ My chef..‼️🇪🇸

[@godgolonka]

Made this last night, turned out very nice. I loved the toasted bread + gruyere combo in the soup - it added a nice sharpness to it. Thanks!

[@FrenchCookingAcademy]

Thanks for trying the recipe 🙂

[@conniesadowinski6846]

This looks delicious. I will have to give this a try. Thanks for sharing!

[@juless.9544]

Simple but delicious dish. I am definately going to make this soup this weekend! Thank you and greetings from munich!

[@davepalittle2454]

Bonsoir.....I like how you keep true to the classics. I've been to France and this American fell in love with the people and food. So, teach me buddy! Merci.

[@TheWizardOfTheFens]

I just made this! SUPERBE la soupe!

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Saw this Video yesterday, cooked it today - loved it and subscribed! :D 'nuff said

[@robertholtz]

Beautiful dish! Perfect to warm up from the cold winter weather that has just started. And, even though you are a Frenchman living in Australia who probably doesn't celebrate Thanksgiving (or even Harvest Day), I still wish you good health, long life, and abundant prosperity. Everyone here is VERY thankful for you, Stephane.

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Perfect example anglo-saxon arrogance mixed with stupidity.

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As usual... amazing, and great fun to learn French culinary art from you. Merci beaucoup Chef.

[@kamwong8884]

This soup is so easy and really good -- even in the middle of summer!

[@edam3549]

My favorite soup ever!!! Made this recipe and its been a hit everywhere I make in including in France!

[@TheGJRuppert]

Just made this today. Very good.

[@marymary5494]

This is a classic Irish soup too. 👌💕

[@rewdymeyer]

Looks delicious! Thanks for the video.

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Perfect for fall! Will try soon.

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Love it dude ! 👍

[@Mad.Chemist]

Oh man! First of all, big thank you for your channel, your effort and your kindness! 🤗 Second, this soup really sounds like Russian cabbage soup (tsi or щи)! 👍🏻 I am originally from Russia, living in UK & I love French cuisine! 🤗 PS. A lot of Russian cuisine is heavily based on French not only by recipes but also naming things. In the old Imperial Russia, aristocrats hired French chefs left right and centre 😀

[@agylub]

Mad Chemist this is my Russian mothers soup. With some simple flour dumplings dropped off a spoon into the simmering soup.

[@FrenchCookingAcademy]

thanks and glad you like the recipe 🙂👨🏻‍🍳👍 happy holidays

[@bkchoi4563]

i remember the flavor of this soup when I was in France. Simple but delicious...

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Enjoy watching you cook

[@FrenchCookingAcademy]

👍😋👨🏻‍🍳

[@freudzwetdream]

I've been making this soup since he uploaded it, and it is my favorite soup.

[@terriabowling]

Very similar to a soup I had in Maine. Although my friends husband is French. It's a great cold weather soup.

[@lrein077]

Growing up in a large family cabbage was a family staple. My mother made it with the same vegetables & smoked ham hocks. If there was leftovers it tasted better the next day served with white rice. Thanks for sharing this great recipe.

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Cabbage is one of the healthier thing one can eat... That's why nowadays nobody its it.

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Thanks 👍👨🏻‍🍳

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So easy! I'm trying this one soon. Thank you. For some reason bacon is pretty reasonable where I live, if it is purchased in 10# boxes in "ends and pieces". This recipe is perfect for that!

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Thank you for my new favorite dish my friend

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Awesome recipe

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hm yummy cabbage and pork soup. I will try

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Looks very yummy

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Thank You God Bless You Abundantly

[@LP6_yt]

This looks fantastic. I was going to make a plain cabbage soup but now I think I'll switch things up a bit!

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That looks so good!

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Merci beaucoup encore. xx

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The dark green leaves contain loads of vitamins! My mother and grandmother insisted on putting them in soup. 🍲 I do like this video. Delicious!

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This was pretty easy to follow along . Thanks.

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Awesome. I think I must try. Family should like t. Thanks for sharing 🙂

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Louis de Funès! Now, I can finally try to attract my own alien.... Thanks for the recipe!

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:-)))

[@jojomama4787]

In our home we love cabbage soup,we use pork ribs for the stock and we finish it with double cream or sour cream..DELICIOUS!!!

[@FrenchCookingAcademy]

yum i love cream 😋😋👨🏻‍🍳

[@wwaldok]

What is your ethnicity ? German, Hungarian, Russian? The cream to cabbage mix has me looking for a Central European country.

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Top man, cooking this now cheers.

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love your receipe. i used it as a refrence so far sooooo good. thanks.

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Good honest cooking!

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Tres bon. Merci a vous.

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Thank you very much! ^^ I can cook this for the love of my life! ^^

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Thanks, rustic french dish like this is nice and comforting. Gonna put it in dinner date repertoire, just to play tricks on her mind

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Ron Froehlich LOL! I lived there when I was six

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this is my kind of soup! merci beaucoup!

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[@cyndifoore7743]

I have a head of cabbage snd ham and onion. I made a cabbage soup today with beans and greens(baby spinach)ham and scallions. It was wonderful, I’ll add butter to it tomorrow.