Best 8 Bess Feigenbaums Cabbage Soup Recipes

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Cabbage soup, often associated with Eastern Europe, is a simple yet delicious dish that has been cherished for centuries. Its name, "Bess Feigenbaums Cabbage Soup," originates from the legendary cookbook author Bess Feigenbaum, who is known for sharing her family recipes and creating culinary magic in the kitchen. This traditional soup, crafted with hearty cabbage, a medley of savory vegetables, and a rich broth, is a nourishing and wholesome meal that warms the soul. It's a perfect choice for a chilly winter day or a comforting dinner option that's incredibly versatile, adaptable to various dietary preferences and easy to prepare. Bess Feigenbaums Cabbage Soup is a testament to the power of simple ingredients combined to create a flavorful and satisfying dish.

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

BEAN CABBAGE SOUP



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I used to love my Italian grandmother's homemade minestrone. She was very particular about ingredients and where she bought them. Since I cook for only my husband and myself, I have simplified her recipe and cut down on the amounts. If I do say so myself, it's almost as good as Nonna Teresa's.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons chopped celery
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup cubed zucchini
1/3 cup cubed peeled potato
1/3 cup sliced carrot
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth
1/2 cup cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Dash pepper
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cabbage
1/4 cup cooked rice
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, saute celery and onion in oil for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add the zucchini, potato and carrot; saute for 3 minutes. Stir in the beef broth, beans, basil and pepper. Bring to a boil. Stir in cabbage. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Just before serving, stir in rice and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 530mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BESS FEIGENBAUM'S CABBAGE SOUP



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Provided by Elaine Louie

Categories     dinner, one pot, soups and stews, main course

Time 3h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 cup minced or grated onion
1 cup peeled thinly sliced carrots
1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes in purée
1 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup tomato ketchup
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup lemon juice
3 pounds cabbage (tough outer leaves, core and ribs removed), sliced into 1/4-inch-wide ribbons
1/2 cup golden raisins
Fresh ground (preferably medium grind) black pepper
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a 6-quart pot over medium-low heat, heat olive oil and add garlic. Cover and cook until garlic is tender but not browned, about 2 minutes. Add onion, and sauté until translucent. Add 3 cups water, carrots, tomatoes and purée, tomato paste, ketchup, brown sugar and bay leaf. Simmer at a lively bubble for 10 minutes, then crush whole tomatoes with potato masher or fork. Continue to simmer until carrots are tender, about 10 minutes. Discard bay leaf.
  • Using an immersion blender, or working in batches with a stand blender, process mixture until it is coarse, not puréed. Return sauce to pot and add lemon juice, cabbage ribbons and 3 cups water. Place over medium-high heat and cook at a lively simmer until cabbage is cooked to taste, from al dente to meltingly soft, 1 to 2 hours. Add 3 to 6 cups water, to thin to desired consistency. Ten minutes before serving, stir in raisins and a few twists of black pepper. If desired, garnish each serving with a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 218, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 448 milligrams, Sugar 31 grams

BESS FEIGENBAUM’S CABBAGE SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Tomato     Vegetarian     Simmer

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 cup minced or grated onion
1 cup peeled thinly sliced carrots
1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes in purée
1 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup tomato ketchup
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup lemon juice
3 pounds cabbage (tough outer leaves, core and ribs removed), sliced into 1/4-inch-wide ribbons.
1/2 cup golden raisins
Fresh ground (preferably medium grind) black pepper
Sour cream, optional.

Steps:

  • Time: 3 hours 1. In a 6-quart pot over medium-low heat, heat olive oil and add garlic. Cover and cook until garlic is tender but not browned, about 2 minutes. Add onion, and sauté until translucent. Add 3 cups water, carrots, tomatoes and purée, tomato paste, ketchup, brown sugar and bay leaf. Simmer at a lively bubble for 10 minutes, then crush whole tomatoes with potato masher or fork. Continue to simmer until carrots are tender, about 10 minutes. Discard bay leaf. 2. Using an immersion blender, or working in batches with a stand blender, process mixture until it is coarse, not puréed. Return sauce to pot and add lemon juice, cabbage ribbons and 3 cups water. Place over medium-high heat and cook at a lively simmer until cabbage is cooked to taste, from al dente to meltingly soft, 1 to 2 hours. Add 3 to 6 cups water, to thin to desired consistency. Ten minutes before serving, stir in raisins and a few twists of black pepper. If desired, garnish each serving with a dollop of sour cream. Yield: 8 servings.

CABBAGE BEEF SOUP



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Very yummy soup that has always been a hit! Main ingredients include ground beef, cabbage, tomato sauce, kidney beans and onion. I promise you won't regret making it!

Provided by NANCYSCOTT1

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

Time 8h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound ground beef
½ large onion, chopped
5 cups chopped cabbage
2 (16 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained
2 cups water
24 ounces tomato sauce
4 beef bouillon cubes
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium high heat. Add ground beef and onion, and cook until beef is well browned and crumbled. Drain fat, and transfer beef to a slow cooker. Add cabbage, kidney beans, water, tomato sauce, bouillon, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir to dissolve bouillon, and cover.
  • Cook on high setting for 4 hours, or on low setting for 6 to 8 hours. Stir occasionally. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Cholesterol 27.6 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 1154.2 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

CABBAGE SOUP



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My husband was never too fond of cabbage-until the first time he tried this cabbage soup recipe from my aunt. Now he even asks me to make this soup! -Nancy Stevens, Morrison, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 20 servings (5 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium head cabbage, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
8 cups water
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons pepper
1-1/2 pounds ground beef, browned and drained
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • In a stockpot, cook the cabbage, celery and onion in water until tender. Add bouillon, salt, pepper, beef and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in brown sugar and ketchup; simmer another 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 567mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

ORIGINAL DIET CABBAGE SOUP



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This is the recipe From Sacred Heart Memorial Hospital which is used for overweight heart patients to lose weight rapidly usually before surgery. So it is safe, and a great way to lose weight anytime!

Provided by bethann777

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
6 large green onions, chopped bite size
1 (1 ounce) envelope Lipton Onion Soup Mix
1 bunch celery, sliced bite size
1 large head of cabbage, small chunks
2 (8 ounce) cans green beans
2 green peppers, sliced bite size
3 lbs carrots, sliced bite size
salt and pepper
chopped parsley (optional) or cayenne pepper, can be used if desired (optional)
beef bouillon
Tabasco sauce, may be added

Steps:

  • Cut vegetables in small to medium pieces and cover with water. Boil fast for ten minutes.
  • Reduce to simmer and continue cooking until vegetables are tender. This soup can be eaten antime you are hungry.
  • Eat as much as you want. This soup will not add calories. The more you eat the more you will lose. Fill a thermos in the morning if you will be away during the day. If eaten alone for indefinite periods you would suffer malnutrition.
  • For drinks - unsweetened juices, tea, coffee, cranberry juice or water.
  • The diet:.
  • Day One: Eat only soup and fresh fruits, except for bananas.
  • Day Two: All vegetables. Eat all raw or canned vegetables except beans, peas or corn. Eat along with the soup. At dinner time eat a large baked potato and butter. Eat no fruits.
  • Day Three: Eat all the soup, fruits and veggies you want. No potatoes or bananas.
  • (If you have adhered to the diet-you should have lost 5-7 lbs by now).
  • Day Four: Eat 3 bananas and drink 3 glasses of skim milk. Drink as many glasses of water as you like. Eat lots of soup as well.
  • Day Five: Eat the soup at least once this day. You mau jave 10-20 ounces of beef and a can of tomatoes or as many as 6 frest tomatoes. Try to drink 6-8 glasses of water to wash away uric acid from your body.
  • Day Six: Beef and veggies. Eat all the beef and vegetables you want, but no potato. Eat the soup at least once today.
  • Day Seven: Brown rice, unsweetened fruit juice and vegetables.Again stuff yourself and be sure to have the soup at least once today.
  • At the end of the seventh day you should have lost 10-17 lbs.
  • If you have lost more than 15 lbs, stay off the diet for two days.
  • This seven day eating plan can be used as often as you like. If correctly followed, it will clean your system of impurities and give you a feeling of well-being as never before.
  • Broiled Chicken or Fish may be substituted for the beef on only one of the beef days.
  • No Nos: Bread, alcohol, carbonated drinks,and NO Fried foods.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.4, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 463, Carbohydrate 55.4, Fiber 18.2, Sugar 27.6, Protein 8.5

MOM'S CABBAGE SOUP



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On rainy days, I often want comfort food-something to warm my belly and my soul! This very easy cabbage soup recipe is something my mother would make for me on days just like this. Her version has a ham hock, but you can use kielbasa instead, or go no-meat, the way I did.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
1 cup chopped carrots (from 4 medium carrots, peeled)
2 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Crushed red pepper flakes
Handful fresh cherry tomatoes, halved (about 10 small cherry tomatoes)
One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
64 ounces vegetable stock (2 quarts) (8 cups), plus more if desired
1 medium head cabbage, cored and chopped (about 1 3/4 pounds)
One 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 loaf your favorite French bread, sliced on the diagonal
Olive oil, for brushing and drizzling
Minced garlic, for topping (optional)
Flaky or crystal sea salt, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • For the soup: Heat the olive oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, carrots and garlic and cook, stirring often, until the onions are translucent (not browned), about 8 minutes. Add salt, black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes to your desired preference. Then stir in the fresh tomatoes, canned tomatoes and vegetable stock and bring the entire mixture to a boil.
  • Once boiling, stir in the cabbage and beans and keep it simmering, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender, 35 to 40 minutes. Add more stock or water if you prefer more liquid and taste and season with more salt and pepper, if necessary. When finished, sprinkle over and stir in the parsley for color and flavor.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and serve with crostini or garlic bread, if desired.
  • For the crostini: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the bread slices on a baking sheet. Brush the tops with olive oil. You can also smear minced garlic over the top, if desired.
  • Bake until crunchy and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Take the crostini out of the oven, drizzle the tops with olive oil and sprinkle sea salt over the top.

BIBIANNE'S FRENCH CANADIAN CABBAGE SOUP



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This is a simple but tasty recipe that belonged to my Mother-in-law. She has passed away now just a month short of her 93rd birthday. I want to keep her recipes safe. To my DH they are comfort and home.

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 meaty beef bone
1/2 cup barley
1 small head cabbage, shredded
1 large onion, whole
1 large carrot, diced
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 beef bouillon cube

Steps:

  • Boil beef bone and onion in soup pot filled half way with water for 20 minutes.
  • Add barley and simmer for another 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove beef bone and cut off cooked meat.
  • Chop meat into small pieces and return to pot.
  • Add carrot and cabbage.
  • Simmer until carrot is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.7, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 0.1, Sodium 1296.9, Carbohydrate 21.7, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 6.1, Protein 4.1

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will make your soup more flavorful and nutritious.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices and herbs.
  • If you want a thicker soup, add some cooked rice or potatoes.
  • If you want a lighter soup, omit the oil and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Cabbage soup is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With so many different recipes to choose from, you are sure to find one that you and your family will love.

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