cabbage soup (kabissuppe)

12 Pinches
Grapeview, WA
Updated on Feb 6, 2015

Swiss cabbage soup is a warm, wholesome way to begin a meal. The cheese topping for this soup will vary from canton to canton - Gruyere in French cantons, Emmentaler in German cantons, and Parmesan in Italian ones. From Easy Menu Cooking the Swiss Way, Helga Hughes.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 slices bacon, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons onion, minced
  • 4 cups white cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon white flour
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 - chicken bouillon cube
  • 1/2 cup long grain brown rice
  • 4 tablespoons emmentaler cheese, grated (or gruyere or parmesan)

How To Make cabbage soup (kabissuppe)

  • Step 1
    Fry bacon in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Step 2
    Add onions and cook until they are soft.
  • Step 3
    Add cabbage, sage, pepper, and salt.
  • Step 4
    Saute until cabbage is lightly browned (about 5 minutes). Then add flour, stirring to coat cabbage.
  • Step 5
    Add water and bouillon cube, turn heat to high, and bring to a boil.
  • Step 6
    3. Add rice and turn heat to low. Simmer, covered, for 40 minutes. Ladle soup into 4 large soup bowls and top each with a tablespoon of grated cheese before serving.

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