cabbage soup

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Barbara Sprague
Huntington, WV

I've never been a big fan of cabbage growing up. Every time my dad would make it the whole house smelled! Then one day a church potlux this was one of the dishes served so, I gave it a try and was hooked! I changed it over the years and I sincerely hope you like it!

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 35 Min
cook time 35 Min

Ingredients For cabbage soup

  • 1/2 sm
    cabbage head, green
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil, light
  • 1 md
    onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 lb
    carrots sliced
  • 3 md
    potatos peeld and diced
  • 1 can
    tomatos - diced
  • 1 can
    tomato sauce
  • 2 tsp
    each, fresh (chopped) or dried herbs- oregano, parsely, and basil.
  • 1 tsp
    paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste

How To Make cabbage soup

  • 1
    In 4-quart pot, heat the oil over medium heat until hot, but not smoky.
  • 2
    Add cabbage & onion, stir well. Add water to just cover cabbage.
  • 3
    Add carrots and potatoes - allow to cook, stirring once or twice, until it comes to a boil - LOWER THE FLAME!
  • 4
    Add Tomatoes and Sauce, stir. Add salt & pepper to taste.
  • 5
    Add 1 Tsp. Paprika, stir.
  • 6
    Heat 1 Tsp. Olive Oil in a large skillet until hot, lower flame.
  • 7
    Stir, cook uncovered over low heat. Add chopped herbs and stir.
  • 8
    Simmer for 10-15 minutes. Serve hot.
  • 9
    Option 1: You can add 1 Tsp. of crushed Hot Chilies or 1 can of diced tomato's with chilies for zest!
  • 10
    Option 2: For protein add 1/2 pound of cooked chicken, seasoned beef (diced or crumbled burger).
  • 11
    Option 3: Add some fresh, frozen, cooked,, or canned (your choice) of; Spinach, Kale, Collards, Broccoli, and/or Cauliflower some extra nutrition.
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