Hearty New England Boiled Dinner Soup

Hearty New England Boiled Dinner Soup

(A flavorful twist on the classic New England Boiled Dinner, transformed into a hearty soup with tender meats, root vegetables, and a rich, savory broth.)

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Ingredients

Meats:

• 1 ½ lbs corned beef brisket (or smoked ham hock)
• ½ lb smoked sausage (sliced) (optional, for extra depth)
• 4 slices bacon (chopped, for added smokiness) (optional)

Vegetables:

• 1 large onion (diced)
• 3 carrots (sliced)
• 3 stalks celery (chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 cups cabbage (chopped)
• 2 cups potatoes (diced)
• 1 medium parsnip (chopped) (adds a mild sweetness)
• 1 medium turnip or rutabaga (chopped) (adds an earthy flavor)
• 1 cup green beans (chopped) (optional, for color & texture)

Broth & Seasonings:

• 6 cups beef or ham broth (or a mix of both)
• 2 cups water (as needed)
• ½ cup beer or apple cider (for deeper flavor, optional)
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional, for depth)
• ½ tsp dried mustard powder (enhances the corned beef flavor)
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt (to taste)

Extras:

• 2 tbsp butter (for richness)
• 2 tbsp flour (optional, for slight thickening)
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (to balance the flavors)
• Fresh parsley (for garnish)

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Instructions

1. Cook the Bacon & Sausage (if using):

   • In a large pot, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
   • Brown smoked sausage in the same pot for 2 minutes. Remove and set aside.

2. Prepare the Corned Beef (if using a whole brisket):

   • Place corned beef brisket in the pot and cover with broth & water.
   • Add bay leaves, thyme, mustard powder, and black pepper.
   • Simmer for 1 ½ - 2 hours, until the meat is fork-tender.
   • Remove brisket, let it rest for 10 minutes, then slice or shred.

3. Sauté the Vegetables:

   • In the same pot, melt butter and sauté onion, garlic, carrots, celery, parsnips, and turnips.
   • Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
   • Sprinkle in flour and stir to coat the vegetables (if using for a thicker broth).

4. Simmer the Soup:

   • Pour in broth, beer (or apple cider), and potatoes.
   • Add back the corned beef, bacon, and sausage.
   • Simmer for 30 minutes, until potatoes are tender.

5. Add Final Ingredients:

   • Stir in cabbage, green beans, and apple cider vinegar.
   • Simmer for 5-10 more minutes, until the cabbage is tender.

6. Final Touches & Serve:

   • Remove bay leaves.
   • Adjust seasoning with salt and extra black pepper if needed.
   • Garnish with fresh parsley.

7. Enjoy!

   • Serve hot with rye bread or cornbread.

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Why This Version Stands Out?

✅ Extra meats (corned beef, bacon, sausage) for richness & smokiness
✅ More vegetables (parsnips, turnips, green beans) for better balance & texture
✅ Savory & slightly tangy broth (beer or apple cider + mustard + vinegar)

Would you like a spicier version or a slow-cooker adaptation? 😊

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