Cabbage Soup

Happy New Year! Here is a quick and hearty soup to keep you warm on these cold winter nights.  

CABBAGE SOUP

INGREDIENTS:

1 medium head of cabbage, water
1 large garlic clove, minced fine
1 - 22 ounce can petite diced tomatoes
1 can tomato soup (or sauce)
3 - 4 potatoes – cubed, 1 inch
1 ½ pounds fresh Kielbasa sausages
salt, pepper, Hungarian sweet paprika

   

PREPARATION:

Cut cabbage into 1 inch cubes. Put cabbage in large kettle, add tomatoes, chopped garlic, tomato soup (or sauce), and seasonings. Try using 1 teaspoon each of the seasonings the first time you make this and see if that makes your heart sing.  If not, you can always add more the next time.

Add 1 cup water to the kettle mixture. If it seems too thick, add a little more water. You want it just slightly soupy. After coming to boil, turn low and cook 45 minutes.  Brown fresh Kielbasa in a skillet, cut into bite-size pieces, then add sausage to kettle, Cook over medium heat for ½ hour, but don't bring to a boil. Then add cubed potatoes and cook on low until done, about another ½ hour.

This is good served with crusty bakery bread and a nice soft cheese.