Cabbage Soup

By Weezer

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 cup minced or grated onions
• 1 cup peeled thinly sliced carrots
• 1 28-oz can plum tomatoes in puree
• 1 cup tomato paste
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 3 lbs. cabbage (tough outer leaves, core and ribs removed), sliced into 1/4 inch ribbons
• 1/2 cup golden raisins (optional)
• salt and pepper

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

In a 6 quart pot over medium-low heat, heat olive oil and add garlic. Cover and cook until garlic is tender but not browned, about 2 minutes. Add onion, and saute until translucent. Add 3 cups water, carrots, tomatoes and puree, tomato paste, ketchup, brown sugar and bay leaf. Simmer at a lively bubble for 10 minutes then crust whole tomatoes with potato masher or fork. Continue to simmer until carrots are tender, about 10 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Season to taste with salt and pepper.