Sweet And Sour Cabbage Soup

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Sweet And Sour Cabbage Soup

 

1 head cabbage

2 large cans crushed tomatoes

1 large onion

5 cloves garlic

2 lemons, juice of

1/4 balsamic or wine vinegar

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 talbespoons of grated fresh ginger

salt and pepper to taste

 

Slice cabbage thinly to create cabbage strips, half onion and slice thinly to

create half rings - crush, slice or dice garlic, grate ginger

Put everything in a large soup pot and add water to cover plus a little more.

Bring to boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 2 to 3 hours (longer the

better).

Don't be afraid to add more tomato, sugar, or vinegar if you like it more

tomatoey, sweeter, or more sour. Taste a couple hours into the cooking for

adjustment. The cabbage will have imparted its flavor and the tomatoes will have

mellowed.

You can also add rice during the last 45 to 30 minutes (also add the more water

appropriate for the amount of rice you add. For example, I added 3/4 cup brown

rice and 1 1/2 cup water the last 40 minutes)

Or add a can of white or garbanzo beans. (Again these won't need cooking, so

just add at the end)