Zelnečka Czech Cabbage Soup
Created by dienia b on June 16, 2023
- Servings: 6
- Prep Time: 15m
- Cook Time: 60m
- Recipe #40978
Ingredients
- Potato
- 2 pounds red potatoes, diced
- 6 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Cabbage
- 2 pounds head green cabbage, shaved
- 1/4 cup purple cabbage, shaved
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 8 ounces kielbasa, cut in coins
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1/4 teaspoon peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- Thickener
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
How to Make
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Step 1: Potato:
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Step 2: Cut potatoes into small pieces.
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Step 3: In a small pot, add the potatoes and fill it with salty water just above the potatoes.
How to Make
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Step 4: Boil the potatoes until tender, but firm.
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Step 5: Meanwhile, in large stock pot, add the peppercorns (use a tea ball; screw type for easy removal), paprika, bay leaves, and salt.
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Step 6: Let it fry for a few minutes .
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Step 7: Add the shaved cabbages, kielbasa, and onion to the seasoned oil.
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Step 8: Cook a few minutes.
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Step 9: Add the vinegar and saute until the cabbage pieces start to wilt.
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Step 10: When the potatoes are done, add the whole pot, including the water, to the cabbage and onion mixture.
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Step 11: Be careful of adding boiling water to another pan, do it in the sink so you have control.
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Step 12: Let the mixture come to a boil and turn it off when the cabbage is tender, about 30 minutes.
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Step 13: Remove bay leaf and fish out peppercorns if not using tea ball.
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Step 14: Put sour cream in large mug or bowl.
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Step 15: Mix in 2 tablespoons of flour into the mug of sour cream, along with spices to taste.
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Step 16: Slowly dump in the soup, stir and let it thicken.
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Step 17: Season to taste.