Aunt Mary's Cabbage Soup

Ingredients:
  • 3 Tbsp. Oil, divided
  • 1 cup Onion, chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • 1 lb. Smoked kielbasa
  • 3 medium Carrots, cut in 1/2-inch slices
  • 8 cups Cabbage, coarsely shredded
  • 1 medium Green pepper, chopped
  • 1 1/2 quart Water
  • 1 28 oz can Dei Fratelli Seasoned Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 tsp. Salt
  • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. Pepper
  • 3 medium Potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/3 cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp. Paprika
  • 1 12 oz can Dei Fratelli Tomato Juice
Preparation:
In a large heavy pot, heat 1 tablespoon oil, add onion and garlic and cook until softened. Cut kielbasa in chunks and add to pan. Add prepared vegetables (except potatoes), water, seasoned diced tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook uncovered for 5 minutes over medium heat. Cover and cook another 10 minutes, then add the potatoes. Cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes or until cabbage is tender. Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil and stir in flour. Cook, stirring until golden brown. Stir in paprika and remove from heat. Ladle 1 cup of liquid from soup pot and combine with the flour mixture. Continue whisking while adding tomato juice until mixture is smooth. Stir into soup.

Serves 10 to 12.





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