Cabbage Soup
Servings: 6 servings
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs chuck meat or short ribs
- 1-1/2 lbs green cabbage
- 1 onion, cut fine
- 28 oz can tomatoes, whole or diced
- 1/2 tsp sour salt
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 5 (about) ginger snaps
Instructions
- Cut cabbage into 1-inch size pieces.
- Cut chuck, if using into, large serving size pieces, or leave short ribs uncut.
- Add meat to pot, if using; cover with water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes; skim the foam that forms.
- Add cabbage, onions and tomatoes: simmer for 3-4 hours.
- Add the sour salt and sugar and adjust to your taste.
- Mix a little of the liquid with crushed gingersnaps; stir in and cook 15 minutes to thicken.
Notes
This is a very forgiving recipe. You can easily adjust the sweetness or sourness to taste. You can also use lemon juice or white sugar if desired.