Hungarian Cabbage Soup Recipe
Hungarian Cabbage Soup is a favorite recipe in the KB Kitchen – a complex and rich flavor thanks to the combination of paprika, caraway seeds
Description
Hungarian Cabbage Soup is a favourite recipe in the KB Kitchen - a complex and rich flavor thanks to the combination of paprika, caraway seeds
Ingredients
Instructions
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Step 1: In a pan, take the pieces of bacon. Cook over medium heat until it is almost crispy.
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Step 2: Now add the onions (both types) and sauté over medium heat until they are soft and translucent.
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Step 3: Reduce the heat to low, sprinkle the paprika powder, and add half a cup of water. Now, increase the heat to medium and keep stirring with the wooden spoon until the mixture becomes thin.
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Step 4: Add the sliced kielbasa sausage and mix it with the mixture. Then add the sliced cabbage, broth, caraway seeds, and smashed garlic cloves. Bring to a boil.
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Step 5: Reduce heat to low and let simmer for one hour. Keep in the heat until the cabbage is completely broken down and soft.
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Step 6: Add thoroughly salt, lemon juice and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
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It’s ready to serve! Serve it with sour cream, which makes the soup more yummy.
Tips
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– If you want a more intense flavor, you can roast the garlic cloves and caraway seeds before adding them to the soup.
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– You can also use sauerkraut in this soup instead of cabbage for a more authentic taste.
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– For a more hearty soup, add some diced potatoes or noodles during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
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– There is no need to pre-cook the cabbage.
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– To make the soup thicker, you can use all-purpose flour.
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– Try to use fresh cabbage to make the soup more healthier. Remove the core and slice the cabbage into thin, small strips.
Note
– If you want a more intense flavor, you can roast the garlic cloves and caraway seeds before adding them to the soup.
– You can also use sauerkraut in this soup instead of cabbage for a more authentic taste.
– For a more hearty soup, add some diced potatoes or noodles during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
– There is no need to pre-cook the cabbage.Â
– To make the soup thicker, you can use all-purpose flour.
– Try to use fresh cabbage to make the soup more healthier. Remove the core and slice the cabbage into thin, small strips.
Frequently Asked Questions
This soup has a complex and rich flavor thanks to the combination of paprika, caraway seeds, and bacon. The cabbage is tender but still retains a bit of crunch, and the kielbasa sausage adds a nice smokiness to the soup.Â
This soup is hearty and filling enough to be a meal on its own. However, if you want, you can serve it with some crusty fresh bread, dollops of sour cream, or rolls on the side.
You can store leftover soup in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat it gently on the stove until warmed through before serving.
The vegetables used in Hungarian Cabbage Soup include potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and cabbage. You can also add some green beans, diced tomatoes, and/or corn for extra flavor and nutrition. This soup is typically seasoned with salt and pepper, but you can also add other herbs and spices to taste.
