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Kozanitiko Giaprakia Soup

A northern Greek sour cabbage and pork soup spiced with sweet paprika and cooked with rice.

60 minMediumServes 6320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 4 cups sour cabbage, shredded
  • 1/2 cup medium grain white rice, rinsed
  • 1 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp sweet paprika
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add 1 cup diced yellow onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.

  3. 3

    Add 1 lb ground pork and cook for 8 minutes until browned and internal temperature reaches 160°F.

  4. 4

    Stir in 2 tsp sweet paprika and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

  5. 5

    Add 4 cups shredded sour cabbage, 1/2 cup rinsed medium grain white rice, 6 cups beef broth, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper.

  6. 6

    Cover and simmer for 30 minutes until rice is tender.

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Questions

What is Kozanitiko Giaprakia Soup?

A northern Greek sour cabbage and pork soup spiced with sweet paprika and cooked with rice. This reference files it under Greek soup: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 60 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Kozanitiko Giaprakia Soup reach?

For Kozanitiko Giaprakia Soup, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I use ground chicken or turkey instead of ground pork in Kozanitiko Giaprakia Soup?

Yes. Use dark-meat ground chicken or turkey if you can, and add a teaspoon of oil per half pound, since pork brings fat that poultry does not. As written, the entry for Kozanitiko Giaprakia Soup uses 1 lb ground pork.

Is Kozanitiko Giaprakia Soup gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Kozanitiko Giaprakia Soup is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the broth.

How do I store and reheat Kozanitiko Giaprakia Soup?

Refrigerate Kozanitiko Giaprakia Soup for up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it. The rice will go on swelling in the broth; for the best texture on day two, store that part separately or cook it fresh.

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