FRENCH CABBAGE SOUP FROM DOOR COUNTY, WI

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This recipe is a popular soup served at the Summer Kitchen near Ephraim, WI. It is thick and delicious. I've modified it somewhat by adding the thyme and pepper for even more flavor. It freezes very well. For Culinary Quest participants - it's typical of the hearty soups served throughout central Europe.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Potato

Time 1h

Yield 4 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup flour
1 cup onion, diced
1 cup carrot, diced
2 tablespoons butter
2 quarts chicken broth
1/4 lb smoked sausage, diced (Polish, German or similar style sausage preferred)
1 cup potato, raw, peeled and diced
1 head cabbage, chopped (about 1 lb)
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Make a white roux with 6 tbsp butter and 1/2 cup flour by melting the butter in a medium skillet, stirring in the flour and simmering 3- 5 minutes while stirring constantly.
  • Avoid browning.
  • Set aside.
  • Melt 2 tbsp butter in a stock pot, or Dutch oven.
  • Add diced onions and carrots.
  • Saute until tender.
  • Add chicken broth, diced smoked sausage, diced potatoes and chopped cabbage to the pot.
  • Stir and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Add white roux, thyme, salt and pepper to the pot.
  • Stir until smooth.
  • Simmer for 20 minutes.

shariece faulkner
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup turned out really bland.


Anika Konika
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Ebenezer Charles
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I love the simplicity of this soup. It's just a few simple ingredients, but it's so flavorful.


Amaya Cadue
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This soup is so comforting and delicious. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Rana Shaban
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I'm not a fan of cabbage soup, but this one was actually pretty good.


Mourad Hassan
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This soup is a bit too salty for my taste.


Brenda Cook
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I love this soup! It's so hearty and flavorful.


REACTION_BROZ1
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This soup is a keeper. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Luis Pantoja
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I'm not a great cook, but this soup turned out great. My family loved it.


Umair amjad
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can use up leftover vegetables in it.


Naeem Didar
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Robert Dunning Jr.
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This is my go-to soup recipe when I'm feeling under the weather. It's always comforting and helps me feel better.


Pilokes Codin
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I'm not a big fan of cabbage, but this soup was surprisingly good. The sausage and potatoes really balance out the flavor of the cabbage.


Ayon Rakib
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper and it was much better.


Brandon Rivera
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the leftovers are just as good.


Linda Dean
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This soup is a hearty and delicious way to warm up on a cold day. I love the combination of cabbage, potatoes, and sausage. I also added a few carrots and celery for extra flavor.