Simple Cabbage Soup
by Kimberley S in Rouxbe RecipesCooked in homemade stock and flavored with bacon, Dijon, apple-cider vinegar and tomatoes, this cabbage soup is healthy and simple to make.
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Step 1: Preparing Your Mise en Place
To prepare your mise en place, finely dice the bacon. Slice the onion into small dice and emince the garlic. Peel the carrot and cut into medium-dice. Remove the core from the cabbage and cut into chunks about 3/4" -inch x 1 1/2 "-inch. Remove the seeds from the whole tomatoes and roughly chop. Gather the chili flakes and set everything aside.
Place the stock into a large pot and warm to heat through. While the stock is warming, begin cooking the soup.
- 2 strips bacon
- 1/2 onion
- 1 to 2 garlic cloves
- 1 large carrot
- 6 cups cabbage
- 1 cup canned whole tomatoes (seeded)
- 1/4 tsp chilli flakes (or to taste)
- 7 cups chicken stock
Step 2: Starting the Soup
To make the soup, heat a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Once hot, add the bacon and cook just until lightly browned.
Next, add the oil, onions and a pinch of salt. Let the onions sweat until they soften but do not brown. You may need to lower the heat. Add the chili flakes and garlic and cook for about 1 minute, making sure the garlic doesn't brown.
Add the cabbage and a pinch of salt and let sweat for approximately 10 minutes, stirring from time to time until softened. Once done, add the stock, tomatoes, salt and pepper and bring to a simmer.
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 1/2 tsp kosher salt (to taste)
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Step 3: Adding the Bouquet Garni
As the soup comes to a simmer, gather the herbs and seasonings. Add them to the soup and let simmer for about 15 minutes or so to infuse.
- 5 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
Step 4: Finishing the Soup
To finish the soup, add the carrots and let gently simmer for another 10 minutes or so until cooked through and tender.
Roughly chop the parsley. Taste the soup for seasoning, adding more salt, pepper or apple cider vinegar as desired.
Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with the parsley and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, if desired.
- 2 tbsp Italian parsley
- extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
