HOT & SOUR CABBAGE SOUP

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The best of both worlds: heavy Thai flavor combined with acidity of the tomato and the lightness of the cabbage.

Provided by Late Night Gourmet

Categories     Asian

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons sesame oil
4 ounces leeks, diced (white part only)
3 garlic cloves, diced
1 ounce ginger, grated
1/2 head cabbage, shaved thinly (use a madoline if available)
6 ounces bamboo shoots, cut into strips (reserve liquid for later)
2 tablespoons tamarind paste
1 quart low sodium vegetable broth
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
8 chili peppers, Calabrian, diced, with oil
4 ounces Chinkiang vinegar
3 ounces rice vinegar
1/2 cup water (or use drained liquid from canned vegetables)
3 ounces cornstarch (or 4 ounces of flour)
2 large eggs
2 ounces cilantro, chopped, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat sesame oil in a large pot on medium heat. Add leeks and saute for about 5 minutes, scraping the bottom continuously with a spoon or spatula. Add garlic and ginger and saute for another minute, stirring continuously.
  • Add cabbage and bamboo shoots to pot and stir thoroughly to coat. Stir occasionally for 5 minutes.Stir in tamarind paste to coat thoroughly and cook for another minute. Add vegetable stock and stir thoroughly.
  • Open the can of tomatoes, but leave them in the can. Add chopped Calabrian chili peppers (minus the stems) to the can. Use an immersion blender for 30 seconds or so to blend tomatoes and peppers together. Add mixture to the pot and stir thoroughly.
  • Add both vinegars to the pot and stir. Cook for 20 minutes on medium heat, or until cabbage is tender.
  • In a separate bowl, use liquid reserved from bamboo shoots to blend with cornstarch. Alternately, use 1/2 cup of water or some of the soup removed from the pot. Blend the cornstarch mixture into the soup by pouring in a steady stream while stirring continuously.
  • Whisk two eggs in a bowl, then blend them into the soup by pouring in a stead stream while stirring continuously. This will produce a "feathering" effect in the soup.
  • Stir in chopped cilantro and serve, adding additional fresh cilantro as a garnish.

Cool kid 246
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sour flavor of the soup.


S J Sujon
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I love the addition of the vinegar to this soup. It gives it a nice tangy flavor.


RJ Sojib
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very comforting and satisfying.


Denzel Hobbs
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This soup is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also great for meal prep. You can make a big batch of soup on the weekend and then enjoy it throughout the week.


Michaela Wilson
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I love that this soup is made with simple, everyday ingredients. It's also very customizable. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Sharifullah Siddiqi
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover cabbage. It's also a very affordable meal to make.


Sumit Lama
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Mahfuza Akter
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Abdul Rasheed Abdul Rasheed 01
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My family loved this soup! It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and it's also very filling.


ellenysis B
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This soup is delicious! It's the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy. I also love the crunch of the cabbage.


Sahil Rajput
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I'm not a big fan of cabbage, but this soup changed my mind. The cabbage is cooked perfectly and the soup is so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Zac Zac
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This soup is so good! I love the sourness of the vinegar and the spiciness of the pepper flakes. It's also really easy to make.


Drake Jackson
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family! The soup is flavorful and has a nice kick to it. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Ameergul Baloch
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This hot and sour cabbage soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. I love the combination of flavors and the cabbage gives it a nice crunch.