Awesome Cabbage Soup

I get so excited when I try something spur of the moment an then can’t stop eating it! So, I just had to share this RIGHT NOW!

I’ve got some friends like me who hate dieting but like to cook.  They introduced me to the concept of Cabbage soup.  I say concept because you can add most any vegetable combination you like along with the cabbage.  The girls tossed out a few vegetable ideas and I went from there.

Since it is always time to clean out my fridge, this project fit today’s chores.  So below is just as I made it, seat of my pants.

Cabbage Soup

Saute till semi soft –

2 t - 1T oil (I used bacon fat, yum)

1 onion - chopped

6 cloves garlic - minced

2 ½ - 3 c cabbage – chopped (this includes a few outer leaves from some surviving heads in the garden)

½ c leftover cauliflower florets

3 baby carrots – chopped or slice (end of the bag)

Add –

1 quart crushed (canned) tomatoes

1 quart stock (whatever you have on hand – I only had left over juice from canned beans and corn from previous meals hanging out in the freezer – yes, I save everything!)

2 t caraway seeds

1 ½ pound cubed deer steak (I knew it would be tough and that I would remove it before serving. I used it for flavoring as I am out of beef bouillon)

1 – 2 t Soy sauce  (to taste)

1 – 3 t Braggs Liquid Aminos – All Purpose Seasoning (Mineral Broth) or Beef Bouillon (to taste)

½ - 1 t ground Black Pepper (to taste)

Bring to boil – simmer 1 hour

Top with grated cheese of choice

AWESOMENESS !  (to borrow the legendary words of Kung-Fu-Panda)

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I have read recipes that also include Kidney beans, Chickpeas (Garbanzo) and potatoes.  I think sweet potatoes would be a nice addition.  Get creative.  I can imagine much more cauliflower, more carrots, corn and maybe some bell peppers.

~ Cheryl