It’ll be your wintertime go-to.

Whilechicken soupsoothed the soul in many households, this sweet and sour cabbage soup was our familys favorite.

As I grew up and adopted a vegetarian diet, I started to make her cabbage soup vegan.

Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup in a Large Pot with Some Raised Up Using a Wooden Spoon, and Surrounding the Pot, a Kitchen Linen and a Stack of Bowls with Utensils

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Its an equally delicious soup thats pure comfort in a bowl.

The Best Cabbage for Cabbage Soup

I prefer to usegreen cabbagein this sweet and sour cabbage soup.

Its hearty but breaks down without getting too soft or mushy.

Three Bowls of Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup, and in One Bowl, Two Slices of Bread and a Spoon

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Simple Tip!

Skip a step by buying pre-shredded green cabbage for an even easier recipe!

Make It In the Slow Cooker

Sweet and sour cabbage soup is perfect for the slow cooker.

Three Bowls of Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup. One Bowl Has a Spoon, Another Has a Slice of Bread. Bowls Are Surrounded by Slices of Bread and a Kitchen Linen

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Itll fill your home with a delicious aroma and can be kept warm until ready to serve.

I like to store it in one or two-portion containers and freeze for up to 6 months.

Whenever Im short on time, I defrost enough for a meal in the microwave and then reheat.

Onions Sautéed with Paprika, Garlic, and Tomato Paste for Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup Recipe

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Add the onion and saute until it softens slightly, about 3 minutes.

Add the garlic, tomato paste, and paprika and stir.

Cook for another minute.

Cabbage, Carrots, Bay Leaf, and Brown Sugar Added to Pot of Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup

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Add the cabbage, carrots, and bay leaf to the pot.

Pour the broth, crushed tomatoes, vinegar, and brown sugar over the cabbage.

Bring to a boil and adjust the heat to a simmer.

Broth Added to Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup

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Cover with a lid and simmer until the cabbage is fully cooked and tender, 25 to 30 minutes.

Add the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Add more sugar or seasoning as needed.

Pot of Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup Next to a Kitchen Linen and a Stack of Bowls

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Serve topped with fresh parsley and freshly ground pepper.

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup in Three Bowls with Spoons, and Next to It, a Large Pot with More Soup and a Kitchen Linen

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