posted by Millie 04-16-99 10:20 PM
Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup
1 medium head cabbage
2 (14.5 oz.) cans crushed tomatoes with added puree
1 large onion
5 cloves garlic
Juice of 2 lemons or about 1/4 cup balsamic or wine vinegar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1-2 tablespoons of grated fresh ginger
salt and pepper to taste
Slice cabbage thinly to create cabbage strips.
Half onion and slice thinly to create half rings.
Crush, slice or dice garlic.
Grate ginger.
Put everything in a large soup pot and add water to cover plus a little more and bring to boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 2-3 hours (longer the better).
Don't be afraid to add more tomato, sugar, or vinegar if you like it more tomatoey, sweeter, or more sour.
Taste a couple hours into the cooking for adjustment. The cabbage will have imparted its flavor and the tomatoes will have mellowed.
You can also add rice during the last 45 - 30 minutes, adding more water appropriate for the amount of rice.
Or add a can of white or gabanzo beans.
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