Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is real comfort food. It is easy to prepare and oh so yummy. Ingredients:
3 tablespoons olive oil |
1 large onion, chopped |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes |
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar |
2 tablespoons brown sugar |
6 cups finely sliced red cabbage |
1 cup plum tomato, chopped & drained (can) |
6 cups chicken stock |
salt |
ground fresh black pepper, to taste |
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley |
sour cream, as accompaniment |
finely chopped fresh chives, accompaniment |
Directions:
1. In a large pot heat olive oil over moderate heat and cook the onions until translucent.
2. Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
3. Stir in the balsamic vinegar and the brown sugar and bring to a simmer.
4. Add the cabbage and stir to combine.
5. Add the tomatoes and the chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
6. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
7. Simmer the soup uncovered, for 30-40 minutes until the cabbage is very tender.
8. Taste soup and adjust seasoning with a bit more balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, salt &/or pepper.
9. Stir in parsley.
10. Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream and fresh chives.
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