Cabbage Soup with Paprika, Kielbasa and Raisins

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Cabbage Soup with Paprika, Kielbasa and Raisins

Recipe By :TASTE SHOW #TS4615
Serving Size : Preparation Time :
Categories :New Text Import

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 slices bacon, -- diced
1 onion, -- halved and thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, -- minced
3 pounds cabbage, cored, cut into -- 1-inch-wide strips
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
8 cups chicken or pork stock
1 28-ounce can whole, peeled tomatoes
1 cup raisins
1 1/2 pounds kielbasa, cut in -- 1/3-inch slices
Chopped parsley, for garnish


In a heavy-bottomed soup pot heat bacon over medium heat. Saute 5 minutes,
or until most of fat is rendered. Add onions and garlic; sautJ 5 minutes
until onion is tender. Add cabbage and paprika, stirring to mix well, and
sautJ 5 minutes. Add stock and bring to a boil, stirring. Using your hand,
squeeze most of juice from tomatoes, cut into coarse chunks and add to pot.
When mixture comes to a boil, lower heat to simmering and cook 15 minutes.
Add raisins and cook 10 minutes more. Add kielbasa and simmer just until
sausage slices are warm, about 3 minutes. Divide soup among 4 soup bowls
and sprinkle with parsley.

Yield: 4 servings

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