My Unstuffed Cabbage

Elmotoo's Note:

I think once upon a time I followed a recipe but I can't find one that matches what's in my head anywhere. My 14yo (THE PICKY ONE) says this is her FAVORITE dish. THAT is the biggest compliment of all. :) This recipe served the 4 of us, including 2nd helpings, with not a lot left over.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup chopped yellow onion
• 1 lb bulk italian sweet sausage
• 1 lb bulk italian hot sausage
• 1 cup white rice (not instant)
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt & pepper
• 1 small cabbage (8-12c chopped)

Directions:

1. Heat oil in 4qt. Dutch oven. Add onion & sausage; cook until meat is cooked, breaking it up into small bits.
2. Add rice, tomatoes & chicken broth. Stir well to combine & simmer 15 minutes.
3. Add raisins, brown sugar, vinegar, salt & pepper. Stir well.
4. Add cabbage & stir well to combine. Cover pot & simmer on low 10-15 minutes or until rice is tender and cabbage is tender-crisp.
5. Stir again & serve. Enjoy!

Reviews

[Baby Kato]

Wow, was this soup good Bethie. My dh & I both enjoyed it very much. It was even better the second day, if that is possible. Layers of flavor, simple, easy to make. Loved the addition of the vinegar, brown sugar and raisins. The perfect comfort meal. It really does remind one of cabbage rolls. A thick, hearty, tasty dish. I made 1/2 the recipe for us and ended up wishing that I had made the whole recipe. Thank you so much for sharing a recipe that I will make again and again. Made forAussie Swap 61

[Ambervim]

Simple and hearty! This is a great cool weather dish. I think that people who might turn their nose up at stuffed cabbage would enjoy this dish. I think is serves a few more people than it shows. If you wanted to stretch your food dollar, you could add more broth, rice and cabbage. It has a slight sweet note.