Best 6 Tangy Sweet Sour Cabbage Soup Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing Tangy Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup, a harmonious blend of flavors that will invigorate your taste buds. This delectable soup boasts a medley of fresh, crisp cabbage, succulent carrots, aromatic onions, and a symphony of herbs and spices that create a delightful symphony of flavors. Embark on a culinary adventure as we explore two enticing variations of this classic dish: a traditional version that embodies the essence of simplicity and a modern rendition infused with a touch of tangy sweetness. Prepare to tantalize your palate with this versatile soup that can be enjoyed as a hearty main course or a refreshing side dish.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

TANGY SWEET & SOUR CABBAGE SOUP



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A family favorite, I took bits and pieces from several recipes and tweaked it to our preferences. The first time I made this, I used the juice of 2 lemons, which was not enough, and probably 1 cup of brown sugar or a bit more, which was about right. In addition to the lemon juice, I added a bit of cider vinegar as well - the soup needed more of a sour taste. Turned out great!

Provided by Michelle Berteig

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 3h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 lbs chuck steaks or 3 lbs beef short ribs
1 onion, chopped
3 parsnips, peeled and diced
3 carrots, peeled and diced
1 -2 stalk celery, diced
28 ounces stewed tomatoes
3 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed beef consomme
1 cabbage, coarsely shredded
14 ounces sauerkraut, drained
2 -3 lemons, juiced
2/3 cup brown sugar (or more)
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
garlic powder, to taste
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
water

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot or dutch oven, brown meat on all sides in olive oil under medium high heat. Season the meat with salt, pepper, or your favorite spices while cooking. When browned all over, remove the meat to a separate plate.
  • Add the onion, parsnips, carrots and celery to the pot, plus a little more oil (if needed to prevent sticking). Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until browned and softened.
  • Add in the can of stewed tomatoes, cutting up the large slices of tomatoes into smaller pieces.
  • Add in the cans of beef consomme and 3 cans of water. You can also use beef broth or French onion soup as well.
  • Place the meat back into the pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for one hour.
  • After one hour, add the cabbage and sauerkraut to the pot. Again, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer on low heat for another hour.
  • After another hour has gone by, add the juice of 2 or 3 lemons to the soup and the brown sugar. You may need more of each to taste, the soup should definitely be sweet, and sour.
  • Enjoy!

SWEET AND SOUR CABBAGE SOUP



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One of my absolute favorite soups is sweet and sour cabbage soup. Since I haven't been able to get to my usual place lately to get my fix, I've been having a terrible craving. So I decided to do something about it. After going through recipe after recipe that didn't come close to what I have become accustomed to, I came to...

Provided by Robert Kimmons

Categories     Vegetable Soup

Time 6h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 can(s) diced tomatoes with juice (14.5 oz)
1 can(s) tomato sauce (8 oz)
2 c baby carrots, halved
1 medium onion
1/2 c white vinegar
1/2 c white sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
2 qt water or vegetable broth
3 Tbsp minced garlic
1 medium cabbage head

Steps:

  • 1. In a large crock pot or stock pot add all of the ingredients, except for the cabbage. Note that if you less of a tang to your soup, adjust the vinegar from ½ a cup to 1/3 of a cup. If you want a sweeter soup, just increase the measurement by a tablespoon at a time and taste test it until satisfied. Start heating all the ingredients on high if cooking in a crock pot and over medium heat if cooking on the stove top.
  • 2. Core the head of cabbage. Cut into quarters and slice the quarters into one inch segments, keeping the shape of the wedge. Then cut the wedge in the other direction so that you end up with spoon sized pieces of cabbage. Add the cut cabbage to the broth, working the cabbage down into the pot as much as possible.
  • 3. Cook until cabbage is soft. I cooked mine in the crock pot for six hours on the high setting. Four probably would have been enough, but you can try it and judge for yourself. If cooking on the stove top, this should be about an hour and a half to two hours over medium heat.

SWEET AND SOUR CABBAGE SOUP



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My version of an old favorite Ashkenazi Jewish recipe. I make a stock first, then make the soup. This allows for de-fatting for a healthier soup, but you need to make this on two days, so time accordingly. For a healthier version, use sucralose instead of sugar - there is virtually no taste difference in sweet and sour recipes such as this one. Using Savoy cabbage gives the soup superlative texture and flavor.

Provided by JOHNTHEBEAR

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

Time P1DT7h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 pounds bone-in beef shank
12 cups water
3 carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch pieces
3 onions, peeled
4 stalks celery with leaves
1 bay leaf
16 peppercorns
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, peeled and diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika
1 head Savoy cabbage, coarsely chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 lemon, juiced
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup chopped fresh dill
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the beef shanks and water in a large stock pot. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to a very low simmer. Use a strainer to skim off any foam on the surface. Add the carrot pieces, whole onions, celery stalks, bay leaf, and peppercorns. Simmer for 4 hours, skimming the surface occasionally.
  • Strain the stock. Discard the vegetables but reserve the meat. Allow the stock to cool to room temperature, then transfer to a covered container and refrigerate overnight. When the beef shanks are cool, remove the meat from the bones. Discard bones and gristle. Dice the meat and any remaining marrow into small cubes. Cover the container and refrigerate overnight.
  • The next day, heat the vegetable oil in a stock pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and 1 diced onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the paprika and cook 1 additional minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add the cabbage and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly wilted and reduced in bulk, about 8 minutes.
  • Remove the beef stock from the refrigerator; skim and discard any fat. Pour the stock into the pot; stir in the reserved chopped beef. Add the tomatoes with their juice. Bring the soup to a boil, and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook the soup, partially covered, until the cabbage is quite soft, about 1 hour.
  • Stir in the lemon juice, sugar, dill, salt, and pepper. Add more water, if desired, for a thinner soup. Cook for 5 minutes, uncovered. Taste and adjust the seasonings before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 51.6 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 146 mg, Sugar 12.4 g

SWEET AND TANGY CABBAGE SOUP



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Children will love this cabbage soup because of its sweetness, but adults are sure to enjoy it too!

Provided by Aureliee

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

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups chopped red cabbage
1 ½ cups chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, crushed
5 cups water
1 cube vegetable bouillon
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons white vinegar
¼ cup brown sugar, or to taste
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne powder, or to taste
¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in cabbage, celery, onion, and garlic. Cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in water and vegetable bouillon. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and vinegar. Continue stirring, slowly adding sugar until broth reaches the desired sweetness.
  • Season soup with paprika, cayenne, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, 40 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 601.7 mg, Sugar 21.7 g

HOT AND SOUR CABBAGE SOUP



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Original recipe from "www.VeganYumYum.com" I simplified it a bit to what I had available. This is very tasty with generous servings. It is also really versatile. Add tofu, fresh mushrooms, or other vegetables to your taste.

Provided by yogiclarebear

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small onion, minced (3 oz)
8 ounces cabbage, about the size of a grapefruit
15 ounces diced tomatoes (petite dice)
5 -6 cups fat free chicken broth or 5 -6 cups vegetable broth
1 (15 ounce) can straw mushrooms, undrained
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup seasoned rice vinegar (see note on substituting)
1 teaspoon hot red chili pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
black pepper, to taste (a lot!)

Steps:

  • NOTE: One cup of seasoned rice vinegar is the same as 3/4 cup white rice vinegar plus 1/4 cup sugar plus 2 teaspoons salt. I used this substitution and it was great.
  • Spray a large soup pot with some cooking spray, and heat over medium heat. Add onion, and saute until soft.
  • Meanwhile, quarter your cabbage, remove the core, and shred the cabbage with a large chef's knife. Add tomatoes, cabbage, undrained mushrooms, and broth to the pot and stir well.
  • Add the soy sauce, vinegar, chili flakes and salt. Bring to a boil, cover, then turn heat down to medium low. Simmer for 20 minutes or until cabbage is the desired tenderness.
  • Grind a lot of fresh black pepper over the top and serve.

SWEET-AND-SOUR CABBAGE



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"I HELPED MOTHER shred the cabbage and cut up the apples for this recipe. The touch of tartness is wonderful with the sauerbraten. This is one part of the meal that is even tastier if it can be made ahead."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons bacon drippings or vegetable oil
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons vinegar
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
4 cups shredded red cabbage
2 apples, peeled and sliced

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine drippings or oil, brown sugar, vinegar, water, salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until hot, stirring occasionally. Add cabbage; cover and cook for 10 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Add apples, cook, uncovered, for about 10 minutes more or until tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • For a more intense flavor, use a combination of white and red cabbage.
  • Add a tablespoon of caraway seeds or dill for an extra layer of flavor.
  • If you don't have any sour cream on hand, you can substitute Greek yogurt or creme fraiche.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers for dipping.
  • To make the soup ahead of time, simply cook the cabbage and vegetables according to the recipe, then let cool completely. Transfer the soup to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, reheat the soup over medium heat until warmed through.

Conclusion:

Tangy, sweet, and sour cabbage soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. Using simple ingredients and a few basic steps, you can create a flavorful and satisfying soup that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this cabbage soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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