Best 6 Grandmas Cabbage Soup Recipes

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Looking for the best recipe to enjoy a hearty and comforting bowl of grandma's cabbage soup? We've got you covered! Get ready to embark on a culinary journey packed with flavors and aromas that will transport you back to those nostalgic family dinners. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting out in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating an exceptional cabbage soup that will delight your taste buds and warm your soul. With a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you'll be able to whip up a pot of goodness that will have your family and friends asking for seconds. So, grab your apron and let's get cooking!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA'S CABBAGE SOUP



Grandma's Cabbage Soup image

Cabbage simmered in chicken broth along with tomatoes, garlic and onions. Adapted from a recipe posted by JGCASE on allrecipes.com

Provided by Grandpa and Grandma

Categories     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 minced fresh garlic cloves
2 quarts water
4 chicken bouillon cubes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 head cabbage, cored and coarsely chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, drained and diced

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Stir in onion and garlic, cook until onion is transparent, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in water, bouillon, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, then stir in cabbage.
  • Simmer until cabbage wilts, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir in tomatoes.
  • Return to a boil, then simmer 15 to 20 minutes, stirring often.

GRANDMA'S CABBAGE SOUP - PORTUGUESE SOUP



Grandma's Cabbage Soup - Portuguese Soup image

Joana Mendes finds herself in Grandma's kitchen, where she learns the secrets behind the perfect cabbage soup. Get this delicious cabbage soup recipe here.

Provided by Joana Mendes

Categories     Soup

Time 45m

Yield 6-7

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 medium sized turnips
(2⅓ cups / 320 grams), peeled and diced into 3 cm ( 1.2 inches) cubes
2 to 3 large russet potatoes
(2 ½ cups / 420 grams), peeled and diced into 3 cm ( 1.2 inches) cubes
2 medium sized white onions
(2 cups / 220 grams), peeled and diced into 3 cm ( 1.2 inches) cubes
4 large carrots
(2 ½ cups / 420 grams), peeled and diced into 3 cm ( 1.2 inches) cubes
6 cups
(1 ½ liters) water
2 medium sized white or savoy cabbages
(10 cups / 680 grams), roughly cut into strips
1 ½ cups (320 grams)
cooked cannellini beans
½ teaspoon
sea salt
olive oil
to taste

Steps:

  • In a large pot over high heat, bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, add the turnips, potatoes, onions and carrots to the pot. Decrease the heat to a simmer, add the salt and cook, covered, from 15 to 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  • With the help of an immersion blender, purée all the ingredients until totally smooth - you're looking for a creamy and slightly thick broth here. Have a taste and add a bit more salt if necessary. Now, add the cabbage strips to the pot and cook for additional 5 minutes, or until the cabbage is cooked through but still holding some texture.
  • When the cabbage is cooked, turn off the heat and add the cooked cannelini beans to the soup.
  • Serve the soup in bowls and drizzle a little olive oil over each serving. Perfect along with a good slice of crusty bread.

GRANDMA'S BEEF CABBAGE SOUP



Grandma's Beef Cabbage Soup image

Another recipe my grandma was famous for- a very simple soup that freezes well. Perfect for winter (or anytime, if you ask me)!

Provided by Stephany Troi

Time P1DT6h20m

Yield 12-18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 lbs beef roast (you pick the type of roast)
1 medium onion, cut into rings
1 bunch celery, cleaned and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 bunch carrot, cleaned and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 head cabbage, chopped into small chunks
1 (12 ounce) can beef broth
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Cut roast into small pieces and place in crockpot.
  • Season well with salt and pepper.
  • Add beef broth and onions.
  • Turn crockpot on lowest setting for at least 24 hours.
  • Add vegetables and reseason with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Recover crockpot and allow to cook for at least another 6-12 hours.
  • Serve hot.
  • Great with salad and fresh bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.9, Fat 22.6, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 78.5, Sodium 332.5, Carbohydrate 6.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.8, Protein 23.1

GRANDMA'S CANNED CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE SOUP



Grandma's Canned Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup image

And easy and tasty soup using canned corned beef, cabbage, corn, tomatoes, and potatoes. Very flexible and forgiving recipe. This soup tastes better each time it is reheated.

Provided by Apple Dumpling

Categories     Corned Beef and Cabbage

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon oil
1 large onion, chopped
6 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 small head cabbage, chopped
salt to taste
6 cups water, or as needed
1 (32 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 (12 ounce) cans corned beef
1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; stir in onion. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add potatoes, cabbage, salt, and pepper. Add water to cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Add diced tomatoes, corned beef, cream-style and kernel corns, and pepper. Cook until heated through, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 577.3 calories, Carbohydrate 79.8 g, Cholesterol 72.2 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 11.3 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 1390 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

GRANDMA'S CABBAGE ROLLS



Grandma's Cabbage Rolls image

Hearty and heartwarming, these traditional cabbage rolls are nothing short of delicious. Toasted rye bread and polenta make lovely accompaniments.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large head cabbage, cored
1 egg
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup uncooked converted rice
1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dill weed
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried savory or thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 cups sauerkraut, rinsed, well drained and chopped
2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
6 bacon strips, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth

Steps:

  • Cook cabbage in boiling water just until outer leaves pull away easily from head. Set aside 12 large leaves for rolls. Refrigerate remaining cabbage for another use. Cut out the thick vein from the bottom of each leaf, making a V-shaped cut., In a large bowl, combine the egg, onion, rice, dill, paprika, savory, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Place 1/3 cup meat mixture on a cabbage leaf; overlap cut ends of leaf. Fold in sides. Beginning from the cut end, roll up. Repeat with remaining cabbage leaves and filling., Combine the sauerkraut, tomatoes and bacon. Spoon half into a 6-qt. slow cooker. Arrange six cabbage rolls, seam side down, over sauerkraut mixture. Top with remaining sauerkraut mixture and rolls. Add broth to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until a thermometer inserted in rolls reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 620mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

GRANDMA ELAINE'S UNSTUFFED SWEET AND SOUR CABBAGE



Grandma Elaine's Unstuffed Sweet and Sour Cabbage image

This is a family heirloom recipe that has been handed down through the ages. My mother taught it to me, and I tweaked it to its current form. I have eaten all kinds of 'stuffed' cabbage and this recipe beats them all. It's sweet, sour, and comforting. The flavors are even better the second day. This dish also freezes well.

Provided by Chef Daddy Pete

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Cabbage

Time 3h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 onions, sliced
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 ½ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pounds green cabbage, cored, and cut into 3 inch chunks
2 pounds lean ground beef
2 eggs
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons instant white rice
3 tablespoons water
1 ½ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
⅓ cup golden raisins
1 tablespoon honey
½ cup packed brown sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place the vegetable oil into a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the sliced onions, and cook until transparent, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and tomato sauce, using a spoon to slightly chop the whole tomatoes. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir the cabbage into the tomatoes. Cover, and simmer 1 hour until the cabbage is tender and mixes easily with the tomatoes.
  • Place the ground beef, eggs, finely chopped onion, rice, water, additional 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix together with hands until thoroughly blended. Add additional rice if mixture is too moist. Form into golf ball-sized meatballs. Place meatballs on a plate, and refrigerate 20 minutes to firm.
  • Place meatballs on the surface of the tomato mixture. Cover and simmer over medium heat until the meatballs are firm and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Gently stir the meatballs into the tomato mixture. Cover the pot and continue to simmer 45 minutes more. Stir in the lemon juice, and taste for seasoning, adding additional lemon juice if required. Stir in the raisins, and honey. Add the brown sugar, a little at a time, tasting after each addition. Cook mixture over medium heat 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34.7 g, Cholesterol 92.1 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 1116.6 mg, Sugar 24.1 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right cabbage: Green cabbage is the traditional choice for cabbage soup, but you can also use red cabbage or savoy cabbage. If you're using a green cabbage, be sure to remove the tough outer leaves.
  • Chop the cabbage finely: This will help it cook evenly and release its flavor.
  • Sauté the vegetables before adding the broth: This will help develop their flavor and add depth to the soup.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will give the soup more flavor and nutrients. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and tomatoes.
  • Season the soup to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste. You can also add a bit of vinegar or lemon juice for a tangy flavor.
  • Serve the soup hot: Cabbage soup is best served hot, with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Cabbage soup is a delicious, healthy, and inexpensive meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a cabbage soup recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a comforting and nutritious meal, give cabbage soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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