Old-World Cabbage Soup

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A hearty soup, great for a cold, blustery March day--or any day! My husband Tom developed this recipe and got it just right on the second try. Best if cooked one day ahead, refrigerated overnight and heated just before serving.

Submitted by Carol Fetsco
Updated on October 16, 2023
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs 40 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs
Servings:
20
Yield:
5 quarts
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Ingredients

  • ½ medium head cabbage, chopped

  • 4 large carrots, cubed

  • 1 sweet onion, minced

  • 4 stalks celery, cubed

  • ¾ cup ketchup

  • 1 ½ cups tomato-vegetable juice cocktail

  • 3 cups vegetable broth

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes

Directions

  1. Place chopped cabbage into an 8-quart soup pot.

  2. Microwave diced carrot in 2 tablespoons water for 6 minutes on high.

  3. Microwave diced celery in 2 tablespoons water for 4 minutes on high.

  4. Add the microwaved vegetables to the pot. Add minced sweet onion, celery, and ketchup. Add juice cocktail, vegetable broth, chicken broth, and tomatoes. Fill each can with water, and add the water to the mixture. Cover, and bring to a boil. Continue boiling for 30 minutes.

  5. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 2 to 3 hours.

  6. Serve with slices of a French baguette. Have salt, black pepper, and Tabasco available to season to taste at the table.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

39 Calories
0g Fat
8g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 39
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 269mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 221mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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