German Cabbage Soup Recipe

Ingredients

1 small head cabbage, coarsely chopped

1 medium onion, chopped

4 to 6 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 cups water

3 tablespoons cider vinegar

1 to 2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, halved, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed

3 large carrots, chopped

1 teaspoon caraway seeds

1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, saute the cabbage, onion and garlic in oil for 5 minutes or until tender. Combine the water, vinegar and brown sugar; add to cabbage mixture.

Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 60 minutes til vegetables are tender. Yield: 8-10 servings