Name: Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: Serves 6-8
Ingredients: 1 medium head green cabbage (about 2 pounds), cored and thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 large onion, diced; 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 8 cups low-sodium beef or vegetable broth; 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juice; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; ¼ cup apple cider vinegar; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional); Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; Sour cream for serving (optional)

Instructions

Sauté the vegetables

Heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add cabbage

Add the sliced cabbage to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage begins to wilt, about 5 minutes.
Add liquids and seasonings

Pour in the broth, diced tomatoes with juice, and tomato paste. Stir well to combine. Add the bay leaf and caraway seeds (if using). Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
Simmer the soup

Cover the pot and simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the cabbage is very tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Add sweet and sour elements

Stir in the brown sugar and apple cider vinegar. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding salt and pepper as needed.
Final adjustments

Remove the bay leaf. Taste again and adjust the sweet-sour balance by adding more sugar or vinegar if desired. The soup should have a pleasant tangy-sweet flavor.
Serve

Ladle the hot soup into bowls. If desired, top each serving with a dollop of sour cream. Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.

Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup

Ingredients

Instructions

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