How To Make Kapusta | Ukrainian Cabbage Soup

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork lard

Turkey bacon is lower in fat and calories.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth enhances flavor without added cost.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider

Lemon juice adds acidity with fewer calories.

Chop the cabbage and set aside.

Dice the onion and carrot.

Peel and cube the potatoes.

Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy.

Add the onion and carrot to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add the chopped cabbage and stir to combine with the vegetables.

Pour in the vegetable broth and add the bay leaves, salt, and pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the potatoes and continue to simmer for another 20 minutes until tender.

Mix in the tomato paste, sugar, and vinegar, adjusting seasoning as needed.

Sprinkle with fresh dill before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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