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Hearty Cabbage Soup

When I was a child we had some friends in our neighborhood from Portugal.  We loved going to their house for Cabbage soup and linguica (a Portuguese sausage).  I have not found sausage quite like the ones she made, but I did learn to make the soup!  I like to serve mine with cheese biscuits. [1]

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Cabbage Soup

Cut the cabbage into bite sized pieces.

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In a large kettle, cook bacon on low until the fat is rendered and the meat is just beginning to crisp.

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Add the onion and sauté for a couple of minutes.  Add the cabbage and cook, stirring, until it begins to wilt and reduce in size.

Add the water, salt, garlic powder and pepper.  Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

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Pour the tomatoes and their liquid into the pot.  Simmer, uncovered for 45 minutes to an hour.  Taste to see if it needs more salt.

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Serve hot.  Makes about 6 servings.

 

Serve with these great cheese biscuits! [1]

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