AUNT MARY'S CABBAGE SOUP - MW

Aunt Mary's Cabbage Soup - MW image

Provided by Hope Wasylenki

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 c onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lb smoked kielbasa
3 medium carrots, cut in 1/2" pieces
8 c cabbage, coarsely shredded
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 1/2 qt water
1 can(s) diced tomatoes (15 oz) (seasoned with onion, celery, peppers and garlic)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1" cubes
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/3 c all purpose flour
2 tsp paprika, sweet mild
1 can(s) tomato sauce (15 oz)

Steps:

1. In a heavy pot, heat oil, add onion and cook until onion just starts to soften, add garlic and cook 2 - 3 minutes more.
2. Cut kielbasa into 1" slices and add to pot. Add prepared vegetables - except potatoes - and add the water, tomatoes, salt and pepper.
3. Cook uncovered for 5 minutes over medium heat. Cover and cook 10 minutes longer, then add potatoes. Cover and cook for 15 minutes more or until cabbage is tender.
4. Meanwhile, heat 2 Tbsp oil and stir in flour. Cook. stirring until it turns golden brown. Stir in paprika and remove from heat. Remove one cup of liquid from soup pot and whisk into oil roux. Continue whisking while adding tomato sauce until smooth. Stir this into soup and heat for 5 minutes more.