Sweet Russian Cabbage Soup
Description
This Russian cabbage soup is easy to make — just simmer ground beef, carrots, onion, and cabbage in a tomato-based broth that’s sweetened with sugar.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 pounds ground lean beef
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1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
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1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
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2 medium carrots, shredded
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1 onion, chopped
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1/2 cup white sugar
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2 tablespoons white vinegar
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4 cubes beef bouillon
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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2 quarts water, divided
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1 head cabbage, cored and cut into wedges
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3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Directions
1
Crumble ground beef into a large pot. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, carrots, onion, sugar, vinegar, bouillon cubes, salt, and pepper. Pour in 1 quart of water and bring to a boil. Stir to break up beef while heating. Once the soup comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
2
Pour in remaining water and return to a slow boil. Add cabbage and garlic. Simmer until cabbage is tender, about 25 minutes. Ladle into soup bowls to serve.