3 C'S Soup #1 (Carrot, Cabbage & Cucumber) Recipe

Name: 3 C'S Soup #1 (Carrot, Cabbage & Cucumber)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 baby carrots, chopped in very small pieces or 20 baby carrots shredded carrots; 6 -8 cups shredded cabbage; 6 -8 cups cucumbers, chunks peeled and seeds removed; 2 quarts water; 1 teaspoon salt or 1 teaspoon salt substitute; 1/4 cup margarine; 1 tablespoon parsley flakes or 1 tablespoon dried cilantro; 1 bay leaf; 2 teaspoons Bon Appetit seasoning mix; 1 dash chili powder; 1 dash nutmeg; 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk; 3 cups milk; 1 teaspoon white pepper (optional); 1/8 teaspoon turmeric (optional)

Servings: persons

20 baby carrots, chopped in very small pieces or 20 baby carrots shredded carrots
6 -8 cups shredded cabbage
6 -8 cups cucumbers, chunks peeled and seeds removed
2 quarts water
1 teaspoon salt or 1 teaspoon salt substitute
1/4 cup margarine
1 tablespoon parsley flakes or 1 tablespoon dried cilantro
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons Bon Appetit seasoning mix
1 dash chili powder
1 dash nutmeg
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
3 cups milk
1 teaspoon white pepper (optional)
1/8 teaspoon turmeric (optional)

1
In large stockpot, add water, carrots, cabbage and cucumber, salt, margarine and cilantro and bay leaf.Cover.
2
Cook 20 minutes on low heat.
3
Take off heat, remove bay leaf.
4
Add 2 tsps bonapetite seasoning and dash of chili powder and a dash of nutmeg.
5
Add evaporated milk and regular milk.
6
Reheat slowly.
7
If there are any pieces remaining, you may carefully mash with a potato masher.
8
Note: When serving to children I did not add pepper and turmeric.
9
The grated carrots give a nice color to the soup along with the chili powder and if you had turmeric you will get a buttery color.
10
Taste and add more salt if necessary.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 baby carrots, chopped in very small pieces or 20 baby carrots shredded carrots, 6 -8 cups shredded cabbage, 6 -8 cups cucumbers, chunks peeled and seeds removed, 2 quarts water, and more.

Yes, 3 C'S Soup #1 (Carrot, Cabbage & Cucumber) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

3 C'S Soup #1 (Carrot, Cabbage & Cucumber)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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