traditional cabbage soup

Oak Ridge, TN
Updated on Feb 3, 2011

I developed this to try and emulate the soup at a little cafe in Clinton, TN. They have great cabbage soup. This comes really close!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound leftover roast beef, ground beef, or sausage
  • 1 can dark red kidney beans with liquid
  • 2 cups water
  • 1-2 - beef bouillon cubes
  • 1 small onion, cut in half and sliced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 package shredded cole slaw mix or 4-5 cups roughly chopped cabbage
  • 3-4 pinches seasonings: salt, pepper, garlic, parsley, mrs. dash, herbs du provence - your choice

How To Make traditional cabbage soup

  • Step 1
    Brown beef or sausage if necessary. Chop leftover roast.
  • Step 2
    Place beef, beans, water, bouillon cubes, onion and tomatoes in soup kettle. Bring slowly to a boil, stirring.
  • Step 3
    Stir in cabbage until well blended. Cover and simmer 1 hour until cabbage is well-cooked.
  • Step 4
    Season as desired, about 10 minutes before serving.
  • Step 5
    This can also be placed in a crock pot for 6-8 hours on low. Season 30 minutes before serving.
  • Step 6
    Great served with whole grain bread and pasture butter or herb-flavored olive oil.

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