HOT & SOUR CABBAGE SOUP

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The best of both worlds: heavy Thai flavor combined with acidity of the tomato and the lightness of the cabbage.

Provided by Late Night Gourmet

Categories     Asian

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons sesame oil
4 ounces leeks, diced (white part only)
3 garlic cloves, diced
1 ounce ginger, grated
1/2 head cabbage, shaved thinly (use a madoline if available)
6 ounces bamboo shoots, cut into strips (reserve liquid for later)
2 tablespoons tamarind paste
1 quart low sodium vegetable broth
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
8 chili peppers, Calabrian, diced, with oil
4 ounces Chinkiang vinegar
3 ounces rice vinegar
1/2 cup water (or use drained liquid from canned vegetables)
3 ounces cornstarch (or 4 ounces of flour)
2 large eggs
2 ounces cilantro, chopped, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat sesame oil in a large pot on medium heat. Add leeks and saute for about 5 minutes, scraping the bottom continuously with a spoon or spatula. Add garlic and ginger and saute for another minute, stirring continuously.
  • Add cabbage and bamboo shoots to pot and stir thoroughly to coat. Stir occasionally for 5 minutes.Stir in tamarind paste to coat thoroughly and cook for another minute. Add vegetable stock and stir thoroughly.
  • Open the can of tomatoes, but leave them in the can. Add chopped Calabrian chili peppers (minus the stems) to the can. Use an immersion blender for 30 seconds or so to blend tomatoes and peppers together. Add mixture to the pot and stir thoroughly.
  • Add both vinegars to the pot and stir. Cook for 20 minutes on medium heat, or until cabbage is tender.
  • In a separate bowl, use liquid reserved from bamboo shoots to blend with cornstarch. Alternately, use 1/2 cup of water or some of the soup removed from the pot. Blend the cornstarch mixture into the soup by pouring in a steady stream while stirring continuously.
  • Whisk two eggs in a bowl, then blend them into the soup by pouring in a stead stream while stirring continuously. This will produce a "feathering" effect in the soup.
  • Stir in chopped cilantro and serve, adding additional fresh cilantro as a garnish.

Deverrick
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


MUHAMMAD WAQAS BUTT
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, filling, and so delicious.


Isabella Boehm
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I'm not a big fan of cabbage, but this soup changed my mind. It's so delicious and flavorful.


Alan Anderson
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This soup is really healthy and flavorful. I love that it's made with all fresh ingredients.


Ssj2_lil_af
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This soup is the perfect way to use up leftover cabbage. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Mariem Bouzaiane
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I love how versatile this soup is. I've added different vegetables and spices each time I've made it, and it's always delicious.


Shahzad Sarwari
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This soup is really good, but it's a bit too spicy for me. I think I'll use less chili peppers next time.


Okc Green
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup turned out really watery. I think I might have added too much liquid.


Rafaqat Rajpoot
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I've already made it twice this week!


Makik Khiz
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


danish Danish
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This soup is definitely a winter warmer! It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are just perfect.


sanjay sinjali magar
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The soup was good, but it was a bit bland. I think I would have liked it better if I had added more spices.


Joseph Obeng
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This soup was a bit too sour for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. I might try adding less vinegar next time.


Akyra Lones
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I'm not a big fan of cabbage, but I really enjoyed this soup. The sourness of the tomatoes and the spiciness of the peppers balanced out the cabbage flavor perfectly.


Shahzad Brohi
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This soup is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also very affordable, which is a bonus.


Shani King
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I was impressed with how flavorful this soup was, given that it's made with simple ingredients. It's definitely a keeper!


Teresiah Waweru
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of flavors and how easy it is to make.


Keyden
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It was the perfect comfort food on a cold winter day.


Shahil Bc
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This hot and sour cabbage soup was a delicious and easy-to-make meal. The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the soup was very filling. I will definitely be making this again!