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Cabbage Soup with Apples and Thyme

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Thyme really shines in this soup; sautéed apples are an interesting sweet garnish.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 cups thinly sliced cored green cabbage (about 1/2 large head)
1 large onion, chopped
8 large fresh thyme sprigs
6 cups low-salt chicken broth
1 1/4 pounds Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Chopped fresh thyme

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Melt 1 tablespoon butter with oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add cabbage and onion; sauté until vegetables wilt and brown, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Add 8 thyme sprigs and sauté 1 minute longer. Add broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Soup can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm before serving.)

    Step 2

    Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add apples and sauté until brown and tender, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

    Step 3

    Remove thyme sprigs from soup. Ladle soup into bowls; garnish with apples and chopped fresh thyme and serve.

TagsSoupSoup/StewGreen CabbageCabbageLeafy GreensVegetableAppleFruitThymeHerbs & SpicesMainStarterDinnerLunchGluten FreeNut FreeEasySimmerFallBon Appétit
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