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aunt mary's cabbage soup - mw

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Hope Wasylenki
Gahanna, OH

I can't take credit for this one - it's from the back of a diced tomato label. Yum - enjoy!

(1 rating)
yield 10 -12
prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For aunt mary's cabbage soup - mw

  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 c
    onion, chopped
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 lb
    smoked kielbasa
  • 3 md
    carrots, cut in 1/2" pieces
  • 8 c
    cabbage, coarsely shredded
  • 1 md
    green pepper, chopped
  • 1 1/2 qt
    water
  • 1 can
    diced tomatoes (15 oz) (seasoned with onion, celery, peppers and garlic)
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    pepper
  • 3 md
    potatoes, peeled and cut into 1" cubes
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1/3 c
    all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp
    paprika, sweet mild
  • 1 can
    tomato sauce (15 oz)

How To Make aunt mary's cabbage soup - mw

  • 1
    In a heavy pot, heat oil, add onion and cook until onion just starts to soften, add garlic and cook 2 - 3 minutes more.
  • 2
    Cut kielbasa into 1" slices and add to pot. Add prepared vegetables - except potatoes - and add the water, tomatoes, salt and pepper.
  • 3
    Cook uncovered for 5 minutes over medium heat. Cover and cook 10 minutes longer, then add potatoes. Cover and cook for 15 minutes more or until cabbage is tender.
  • 4
    Meanwhile, heat 2 Tbsp oil and stir in flour. Cook. stirring until it turns golden brown. Stir in paprika and remove from heat. Remove one cup of liquid from soup pot and whisk into oil roux. Continue whisking while adding tomato sauce until smooth. Stir this into soup and heat for 5 minutes more.
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