Bavarian Leek Cabbage Soup Recipes

KAHLSUPPE - GERMAN CABBAGE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat the butter and saute the onions, diced bacon and leek.
• Combine all the remaining ingredients except salt and pepper in the saucepan.
• Bring to a boil and then simmer partially covered for 90 minutes.
• Remove the bouquet garni and season the soup with salt and pepper.
• Serve the cabbage soup and garnish with fresh parsley leaves.

CABBAGE & LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pan of boiling, salted water, blanch cabbage for 2 minutes and drain.
• Cook bacon in a large saucepan over moderate heat until crisp.
• Add leek and cook, stirring, until softened.
• Stir in flour and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
• Add stock in a thin stream, stirring constantly, and stir in cabbage, carrots, potatoes, wine, sugar and caraway.
• Bring to a boil and simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, 30-40 minutes.
• Puree soup in batches in blender until smooth and return to pan.
• Stir in half and half and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
• Stir in dill and season to taste.

BAVARIAN LEEK & CABBAGE SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add leeks, carrots, celery, and caraway seeds. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
• 2. Add broth, lager, cabbage, potatoes and bay leaves; cover and bring to a boil. Uncover, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
• 3. Stir in greens and sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Discard bay leaves. Ladle into bowls and top each with 1 Tbsp. sour cream and parsley, if desired.