SWEET RUSSIAN CABBAGE SOUP

Sweet Russian Cabbage Soup image

Provided by seattlelove

Categories Russian

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
4 beef bouillon cubes
2 medium carrots, shredded
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 quarts water, divided
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 head cabbage, cored and cut into wedges

Steps:

Crumble the ground beef into a large pot. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef bouillon cubes, carrots, onion, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper.
Pour in 1 quart of water, and bring to a boil. Stir to break up the beef while heating. Once the soup comes to a boil, cover and simmer for 30 minutes over low heat.
Pour in another quart of water, and return to a slow boil. Add garlic and cabbage. Simmer for 25 minutes, until cabbage is tender. Ladle into soup bowls to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.8, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 110.9, Sodium 2191.2, Carbohydrate 55.9, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 42.6, Protein 40.1