Crock Pot Russian Cabbage Soup

Picholine's Note:

My own rendition of the hearty sweet and sour soup that reflects my Russian-Jewish heritage. Measurements are approximate and should be adjusted according to taste.

• Total Time: 6 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 6 cups beef broth
• 1 onion , chopped
• 1 lb beef stew meat , in small chunks
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes , undrained
• 4 cups red cabbage , chopped
• 2 cups sauerkraut , undrained
• ¾ cup sugar
• ½ cup lemon juice
• ¼ cup tomato sauce
• ¼ cup ketchup
• ½ cup carrot , chopped (optional)
• ½ cup celery , chopped (optional)
• salt and pepper , to taste

Directions:

1. Put meat and onion in crock pot and cover with beef broth and tomatoes.
2. Cook on low for three hours.
3. Add the rest of the ingredients.
4. Cook on low for three hours.
5. Add salt and pepper as needed.

Reviews

[lisamos]

My parents commented to me that they were craving this soup, so I found this recipe and made it for them. They absolutely loved it! The flavors were wonderful and they said it tasted like they remembered it tasting! Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful recipe. I will definetly be making it again.

[Chef #576048]

A delicious, hearty soup, with a perfect balance of sweet and sour. It was very easy to make. I do not own a crock pot, so I cooked it on the stove top over low heat. I did the first step (meat, onions, broth and tomatoes) for 1 1/2 hours. Then I added the rest of the ingredients, and cooked that for another 1 1/2 hours. The result was perfect. Didn't even have to add salt or pepper. I did substitute green cabbage for red cabbage, as I don't like red cabbage. I also added fresh thyme and rosemary, two bay leaves and caraway seeds, as I love a very robust flavor. Also threw in two yukon gold potatoes, cut in chunks, same time as the carrots, as I wanted it to be a meal in itself. This soup was fantastic with a thick slice of Jewish rye bread, slathered with creamy butter. Yummmm!

[*Parsley*]

Deeeeee-licious! I threw everything in the crockpot at the same time and cooked on low for 6 hours. It was wonderful! The cabbage still had a slight crunch, and everything else was very tender and flavorful. I used the optional carrots. This soup is going to be one of my new crockpot favorites! Thanx for sharing your recipe.