Best 7 Bavarian Leek Cabbage Soup Recipes

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**Bavarian Leek Cabbage Soup: A Hearty and Flavorful Journey into German Cuisine**

Bavarian leek cabbage soup, a cherished culinary creation from the heart of Germany, is a symphony of flavors that embodies the essence of hearty and comforting cuisine. This traditional soup showcases the humble leek and cabbage, elevated by a medley of aromatic spices and the richness of bacon or smoked sausage. As you embark on this culinary journey, discover two variations of this classic soup: a vegetarian delight and a meat-lover's paradise. Indulge in the simplicity of the vegetarian version, where the vegetables shine, or embrace the smoky goodness of the meat-based soup, where bacon or sausage adds an irresistible depth of flavor. Prepare to be enveloped in the warmth and nourishment of Bavarian leek cabbage soup, a testament to the culinary artistry of Germany.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAVARIAN LEEK & CABBAGE SOUP



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I love German recipes, especially soups. This one is quick and hearty. Good for those frigid winter days and nights. Serve with a heavy dark bread. Recipe & photo: Eatingwell.com 01-06-15

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Other Soups

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
2 medium leeks, white and light geen parts, halved and thinly sliced
1 c coarsely chopped carrots
1 c diced celery
1/2 tsp caraway seeds
6 c chicken broth
1 bottle (12 oz.) lager
8 c thinly sliced green cabbage
3 c diced red potatoes
2 bay leaves
4 c chopped greens, such as kale or spinach
12 oz smoked kielbasa or bratwurst, cut into 1/2-inch rounds
3/4 tsp salt
ground pepper to taste
1/2 c sour cream
chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add leeks, carrots, celery, and caraway seeds. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
  • 2. Add broth, lager, cabbage, potatoes and bay leaves; cover and bring to a boil. Uncover, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • 3. Stir in greens and sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Discard bay leaves. Ladle into bowls and top each with 1 Tbsp. sour cream and parsley, if desired.

CABBAGE, POTATO AND LEEK SOUP



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Here's a warming, economical soup that combines cabbage with leeks, potatoes and plenty of black pepper. The potatoes melt slightly into the broth, making the texture silky, lush and even a bit sexy (at least as far as cabbage goes).

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 medium leeks, white and light green parts, thinly sliced
8 cups shredded cabbage
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 thyme branches
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, to serve

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat, add the leeks and cook until soft and golden around the edges, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the cabbage and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage begins to caramelize, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in potatoes, stock, 4 cups water, salt and thyme. Bring soup to a simmer and cook, partly covered, until potatoes begin to fall apart, 45 to 50 minutes. Add more water, as needed, to reach the desired consistency. Season with black pepper and serve, topped with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 360, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 1065 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 1 gram

VEGAN CABBAGE SOUP



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Comforting soups that simmer all day long are staples on cool, busy days. For a heartier version, stir in canned beans, such as cannellini or navy. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 6h10m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups vegetable stock
1 can (14 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 small head cabbage (about 1-1/2 pounds), shredded
4 celery ribs, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
Fresh basil, optional

Steps:

  • In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, whisk together stock, diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir in vegetables, garlic, Italian seasoning and salt. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are tender, 6-8 hours. If desired, top with fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 866mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

KAHLSUPPE - GERMAN CABBAGE SOUP



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Make and share this Kahlsuppe - German Cabbage Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kitty.rock

Categories     German

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 servings soup, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 head cabbage, shredded
5 slices smoked bacon, diced
1 large white onion, sliced
2 carrots, diced
1 leek, thoroughly washed and thinly sliced
2 potatoes, peeled and diced
8 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon butter
1 bouquet garni (rosemary, bay leaf, thyme and parsley tied together)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat the butter and saute the onions, diced bacon and leek.
  • Combine all the remaining ingredients except salt and pepper in the saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil and then simmer partially covered for 90 minutes.
  • Remove the bouquet garni and season the soup with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the cabbage soup and garnish with fresh parsley leaves.

CABBAGE, LEEK, AND BROCCOLI SOUP



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Just a nice, warming soup - great for diets! Garnish with parsley.

Provided by Gail Gordon

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Cabbage Soup Recipes

Time 43m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 leek, thinly sliced
1 potato, cubed
½ cup broccoli florets
⅓ cup shredded cabbage
2 cups vegetable broth
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and leek; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in potato, broccoli, and cabbage. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Pour vegetable broth into the saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 567.2 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

POTATO LEEK SOUP WITH CABBAGE



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This soup is a delicious but healthy comfort food for a cold winter day! Fairly simple to prepare, it is great for a weeknight dinner, or to keep in the fridge for lunch. I haven't tried freezing it, but it keeps several days in the fridge. It does thicken up, especially as it chills, so for a thinner soup, increase the broth by another cup or so.

Provided by Erin KG

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 45m

Yield 8 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons butter
1/2 white onion, chopped
3 leeks, white and light green parts only, chopped
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
1/2 head cabbage, chopped
2 -3 medium yukon gold potatoes, chopped
4 cups vegetable broth
1 -2 teaspoon dried parsley or 1 -2 teaspoon fresh parsley
2 -3 teaspoons dried thyme or 2 -3 teaspoons fresh thyme
1 -2 bay leaf
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot, melt the butter on low heat.
  • Add in your chopped onion and simmer until they start to turn translucent.
  • Add in your leeks and garlic, stir, and cover.
  • Simmer for 5-8 minutes or until the leeks are softened.
  • Add the cabbage, stir, and let simmer covered another 5-8 minutes until soft.
  • Add your potatoes, broth, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
  • Turn the heat down and simmer covered until potatoes are cooked (15-20 minutes depending on the size of your potatoes).
  • Add salt and pepper as desired.

CABBAGE & LEEK SOUP



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Cabbage Soup? Yes! You won't believe how good this is. This can easily be served at a dinner party too. So good.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Greens

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 small cabbage, cored and chopped fine
6 slices bacon, chopped
1 large leek, white and green parts,chopped,washed thoroughly,and patted dry
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
1 liter chicken stock
2 carrots, chopped
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon caraway seed
1 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup chopped dill

Steps:

  • In a large pan of boiling, salted water, blanch cabbage for 2 minutes and drain.
  • Cook bacon in a large saucepan over moderate heat until crisp.
  • Add leek and cook, stirring, until softened.
  • Stir in flour and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
  • Add stock in a thin stream, stirring constantly, and stir in cabbage, carrots, potatoes, wine, sugar and caraway.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, 30-40 minutes.
  • Puree soup in batches in blender until smooth and return to pan.
  • Stir in half and half and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in dill and season to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.3, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 35.4, Sodium 493.8, Carbohydrate 46.6, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 11.7, Protein 13.3

Tips:

  • Select the right cabbage: Use a firm, green cabbage for the best flavor and texture. Avoid any cabbage that is wilted or has brown spots.
  • Use fresh leeks: Leeks are a key ingredient in this soup, so make sure to use fresh ones. Look for leeks that are firm and have a bright green color. Avoid any leeks that are wilted or have yellow or brown spots.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: The vegetables should be tender but still have a slight crunch to them. Overcooking them will make them mushy and bland.
  • Use a good quality broth: The broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good quality one. You can use chicken broth, vegetable broth, or beef broth. If you're using a store-bought broth, look for one that is low in sodium.
  • Season to taste: The amount of salt, pepper, and other seasonings you add will depend on your personal preference. Taste the soup as you go and adjust the seasonings accordingly.

Conclusion:

Bavarian leek cabbage soup is a hearty, flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it mild or spicy, thick or thin, there's a Bavarian leek cabbage soup recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a comforting and delicious soup, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed.

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