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kapusniak ze swiezeh kapusty (cabbage soup)

Recipe by
Megan Stewart
Middletown, OH

A family recipe of my friend Mark's, who knows I love cabbage soup, so shared his Polish family recipe! Don't ask me to pronounce it, just know it is good!

yield 4 serving(s)
method Stove Top

Ingredients For kapusniak ze swiezeh kapusty (cabbage soup)

  • 1 lb
    cabbage, finely sliced
  • 1 lg
    white onion, sliced
  • 3 c
    cold water
  • 2 md
    tomatoes, cubed
  • 3 c
    beef broth (see notes)
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter, softened
  • 1 Tbsp
    flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    sugar
  • salt and pepper

How To Make kapusniak ze swiezeh kapusty (cabbage soup)

  • 1
    Place cabbage and onion in kettle (aka stockpot) with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook a few min uncovered. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer 10 min. Add tomatoes, simmer another 10 min. Bring broth to a boil. Mix the bugger with the flour. Add 4 T hot broth, one by one, mixing. Then add the flour mixture to the broth, bring to a boil. Add broth mixture to the cabbage. Season with sugar, salt and pepper.
  • 2
    Note: while beef broth works well, Mark says if you can find oxtail broth it is even better.

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