French Cabbage Soup from Door County, WI
🕒 Cook Time: 45 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour
Description:
This French Cabbage Soup hails from the quaint Summer Kitchen near Ephraim, WI, and boasts a thick, hearty texture bursting with flavor. A delightful modification infuses it with the aromatic essence of thyme and a hint of pepper, enhancing its already delicious profile. Notably freezer-friendly, it’s a culinary gem reminiscent of the robust soups savored throughout central Europe, making it an excellent addition to any menu.
Recipe Category:
Potato
Keywords:
Vegetable, European, Low Protein, < 60 Mins
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 540.8
- Fat Content: 34.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 18.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 78.4mg
- Sodium Content: 1998.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 40.4g
- Fiber Content: 8.5g
- Sugar Content: 12.5g
- Protein Content: 19.5g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 6 tbsp | Butter |
| 1/2 cup | Flour |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1 | Carrot |
| 2 tbsp | Butter |
| 2 cups | Chicken broth |
| 1 | Smoked sausage |
| 1 | Potato |
| 1 | Cabbage |
| 1 tsp | Fresh thyme |
| 1 tsp | Dried thyme |
| To taste | Salt and pepper |
Recipe Yield:
4 quarts
Recipe Instructions:
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Prepare White Roux:
- Make a white roux by melting 6 tbsp of butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.
- Stir in 1/2 cup of flour and simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly. Be cautious not to brown.
- Set aside.
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Saute Vegetables:
- In a stock pot or Dutch oven, melt 2 tbsp of butter.
- Add diced onions and carrots, sautéing until tender.
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Simmer Soup:
- To the pot, add chicken broth, diced smoked sausage, diced potatoes, and chopped cabbage.
- Stir well and simmer for 20 minutes.
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Incorporate Roux and Seasonings:
- Add the prepared white roux, fresh thyme, dried thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot.
- Stir until the mixture is smooth.
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Final Simmer:
- Allow the soup to simmer for an additional 20 minutes, allowing all the flavors to meld together beautifully.
Enjoy this comforting French Cabbage Soup straight from the heart of Door County, Wisconsin, and savor its rich flavors with each spoonful!