Sweet And Sour Cabbage Soup

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion chopped
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 14 c balsamic vinegar
• 2 Tbsp brown sugar
• 6 c finely sliced red cabbage
• 1 c chopped and drained plum tomatoes from a can
• 6 c chicken broth
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 14 c finely chopped fresh parsley
• sour cream and finely chopped fresh chives as accompaniments

Directions

1. In a large heavy pot heat olive oil over moderate heat and cook the onions until translucent Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes and cook stirring for 1 minute Stir in the balsamic vinegar and the brown sugar bring to a simmer Add the cabbage and stir to combine Add the tomatoes and the chicken stock and bring to a simmer Season with salt and pepper to taste Simmer the soup uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes until the cabbage is very tender Taste soup and adjust seasoning with more balsamic vinegar brown sugar salt andor pepper Stir in parsley Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream and chives