This traditional Kapusniak is a warming, rustic soup that brings the comfort of a home-cooked meal to your table. Featuring lean pork browned for depth and simmered with fresh shredded cabbage, onions, and tomato soup for a tangy balance, it offers a satisfying texture and robust flavor. The addition of paprika and bay leaf infuses the broth with aromatic warmth, while a spoonful of sour cream added at the finish provides a creamy, cooling contrast. Perfect for chilly evenings or as a hearty main course, this dish is simple to prepare using pantry staples. It serves six generously, making it ideal for family dinners or meal prep. Enjoy it with crusty bread to soak up the delicious broth.
Kapusniak Ze Swiezej Kapusty (Cabbage Soup
Description
This traditional Kapusniak is a warming, rustic soup that brings the comfort of a home-cooked meal to your table. Featuring lean pork browned for depth and simmered with fresh shredded cabbage, onions, and tomato soup for a tangy balance, it offers a satisfying texture and robust flavor. The addition of paprika and bay leaf infuses the broth with aromatic warmth, while a spoonful of sour cream added at the finish provides a creamy, cooling contrast. Perfect for chilly evenings or as a hearty main course, this dish is simple to prepare using pantry staples. It serves six generously, making it ideal for family dinners or meal prep. Enjoy it with crusty bread to soak up the delicious broth.Ingredients
Directions
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Cut the lean pork into small bite-sized pieces.
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Heat the unsalted butter in a large pot over medium-high heat.
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Brown the pork pieces in the butter until golden on all sides.
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Add the chopped onion, shredded cabbage, beef broth, tomato soup, water, salt, paprika, bay leaf, and sherry to the pot.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
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Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender.
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Remove the bay leaf before serving.
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Ladle the hot soup into bowls and top each serving with a spoonful of sour cream.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 206.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 11.9g19%
- Saturated Fat 4.3g22%
- Cholesterol 68.1mg23%
- Sodium 52.8mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 23.0g46%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For a richer flavor, you can substitute part of the water with additional beef broth.
If you prefer a thicker soup, mash some of the cabbage against the side of the pot during simmering.
This soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
You can use sauerkraut instead of fresh cabbage for a tangier, traditional variation, but rinse it well first and reduce the salt accordingly.
