MEL MARKON'S SWEET-AND-SOUR CABBAGE SOUP

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Mel Markon's was an old Southside Chicago delicatessen, which has long since closed. This is the best Jewish-style cabbage soup I've found. Source: Gourmet Magazine December 1980.

Provided by Alan in SW Florida

Categories     Onions

Time 2h15m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 cups water
1 1/2 lbs short rib of beef
1 head cabbage, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 3 pounds)
1 onion, chopped
1 cup ketchup
1 cup canned tomato, drained and chopped
1/2 cup brown sugar (or to taste)
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
1 -2 tablespoon salt

Steps:

  • Boil meat in water using a stainless steel or enameled kettle. Skim froth as it rises; then simmer for 1 hour, Transfer meat with a slotted spoon to a cutting board and trim away bones and fat. Skim fat off broth.
  • Cube meat into small pieces then add back to broth. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 30 to 60 minutes.

Kaidence Miller
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I made this soup for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The soup was flavorful and the cabbage was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Jessie s
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This soup is delicious! The sweet and sour flavors are perfect together. It's also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Natalie George
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I've been making this soup for years and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The sweet and sour flavors are perfect together and the soup is always so hearty and satisfying.


Desmond Penn
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover cabbage. It's also very easy to make and it's always delicious. The sweet and sour flavors are perfect together and the soup is always so hearty and satisfying.


Hamid Mohammade
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The soup was flavorful and the cabbage was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Chars dimoles
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This was my first time making sweet and sour cabbage soup, and it turned out great! The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Prince Samapundo
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. The sweet and sour flavors are perfect together and the soup is always so hearty and satisfying.


Hamza Hi
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This soup is amazing! The sweet and sour flavors are perfect together. It's also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Luis Fernando
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I made this soup for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The soup was flavorful and the cabbage was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Collin Sibisi
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of sweet and sour flavors. It's also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Arshad Mahmood
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I've been making this soup for years, and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The sweet and sour flavors are perfect together, and the soup is always so hearty and satisfying.


Temitope Omolayo
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's so delicious! I love the combination of sweet and sour flavors. I also added a bit of red pepper flakes for a little extra spice. It was the perfect meal for a cold winter day.


Born2K ill
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I'm not usually a fan of cabbage soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The sweet and sour flavors are so well-balanced, and the soup is so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sabir Hassan
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This was my first time making sweet and sour cabbage soup, and I was really impressed with how it turned out. The flavors were spot-on, and the soup was so hearty and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again!


Abain Brian
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's so easy to make, and the ingredients are all things I usually have on hand. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover cabbage.


Kae Karavina
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This soup is absolutely delicious! The perfect balance of sweet and sour, with a rich and flavorful broth. I added a bit of extra ginger and garlic, and it really took the flavor up a notch. Highly recommend!