Old Country Cabbage Soup
When you're looking for easy soup recipes that are budget-friendly and delicious at the same time, a great place to turn is to simple cabbage soup recipes. This Old Country Cabbage Soup has a ton of flavor but doesn't cost a ton to make. We love cheap soup recipes because they fill you up without breaking the bank and this awesome cabbage-loaded soup is one of our all-time favorites.
Cooking Time3 hr
Ingredients
- 1/2 head firm cabbage, cut in thin wedges
- 16 ounce sauerkraut, drained and rinsed
- 1 (14-ounce) can chopped tomatoes
- 4-6 slices bacon, cut into 1" pieces
- 4 ounce barley, or as needed to taste
Instructions
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Line the bottom of a large soup or stock pot with the bacon.
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Layer cabbage, kraut, tomatoes and barley, repeating until all ingredients are used. The top layer should be cabbage.
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Simmer on low heat on back of stove until cabbage is soft and barley is cooked, about 2-3 hours.
- Serve with boiled potatoes.