Wisconsin Dutch Cabbage Soup Recipes

FRENCH CABBAGE SOUP FROM DOOR COUNTY, WI

Steps:

• Make a white roux with 6 tbsp butter and 1/2 cup flour by melting the butter in a medium skillet, stirring in the flour and simmering 3- 5 minutes while stirring constantly.
• Avoid browning.
• Set aside.
• Melt 2 tbsp butter in a stock pot, or Dutch oven.
• Add diced onions and carrots.
• Saute until tender.
• Add chicken broth, diced smoked sausage, diced potatoes and chopped cabbage to the pot.
• Stir and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Add white roux, thyme, salt and pepper to the pot.
• Stir until smooth.
• Simmer for 20 minutes.

RUSTIC CABBAGE AND SAUSAGE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add carrots, onion, celery, and garlic; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add chicken broth, beans, tomatoes, cabbage, and Italian seasoning; bring to a simmer. Cook until cabbage is tender, about 5 to 10 minutes.