Wisconsin Dutch Cabbage Soup Food

CABBAGE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat, until shimmering. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring, until soft and brown, about 5 minutes. Add the onions and cook stirring, until soft and golden, about 8 minutes. Add the celery, carrots, peppers and garlic and cook, stirring, until the vegetables begin to brown and become fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in the soy sauce, garlic and onion powder, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
• Add the cabbage to the pot and stir until it begins to wilt, about 2 minutes. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth and 1 cup water. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook until the cabbage is tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

WISCONSIN DUTCH CABBAGE SOUP

Steps:

• Cook cabbage in water until tender; add sauerkraut, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Beat egg yolks; add cream, butter and salt (if necessary).
• Pour into soup and blend; serve immediately.

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.