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Alpine Cabbage Soup Recipe

Transform leftover bread into a magical, earthy Italian soup! This Alpine Cabbage Soup recipe uses stale bread (any kind works!) to thicken a rich and flavorful broth, bursting with cabbage and aromatic herbs. Inspired by the Moosewood Restaurant, this recipe is a celebration of resourcefulness and deliciousness. Perfect for a cozy night in!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 453.5 kcal
Protein 35g
Rating 4.8 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Alpine Cabbage Soup

  • 1/4 cup stale bread, torn into bite size pieces (or croutons)
  • Butter (not specified)
  • 1 head cabbage (about 2 1/2 lbs), cored and shredded
  • Ground nutmeg (not specified)
  • Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
  • Salt, to taste
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 4 ounces fontina cheese, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)

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How to Make Alpine Cabbage Soup

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and carrots, cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add garlic and cabbage, cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until cabbage is tender.
  4. Meanwhile, tear stale bread into bite-sized pieces.
  5. Stir in the bread, thyme, and bay leaf. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until bread is softened and soup has thickened.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Remove bay leaf before serving.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

44 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

99g

Carbs

7g

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