Czechoslovakian Cabbage Soup (Nutbread & Nostalgia)

Name: Czechoslovakian Cabbage Soup (Nutbread & Nostalgia)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds beef soup bones; 1 cup chopped onion; 3 carrots pared & coarsely chopped; 2 cloves garlic chopped; 1 bay leaf; 2 pounds beef short ribs; 1 teaspoon thyme dried leaf; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 8 cups water; 8 cups cabbage coarsely chopped, 1 head; 1 pound tomatoes; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco or to taste; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 pound sauerkraut

Servings: persons

2 pounds beef soup bones
1 cup chopped onion
3 carrots pared & coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic chopped
1 bay leaf
2 pounds beef short ribs
1 teaspoon thyme dried leaf
1/2 teaspoon paprika
8 cups water
8 cups cabbage coarsely chopped, 1 head
1 pound tomatoes
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco or to taste
1/4 cup chopped parsley
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons sugar
1 pound sauerkraut

1
In a roasting pan place beef bones, onion and garlic, carrots and bay leaf, top with short ribs and sprinkle with thyme and paprika and bake uncovered at 450u00b0F for 20 minutes or until meat is brown.
2
Transfer meat and vegetables to a large soup kettle, add water, cabbage, tomatoes, salt and Tabasco sauce. Then bring it to a boil.
3
Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Skim off fat.
4
Add parsley, lemon juice, sugar, and sauerkraut.
5
Cook uncovered for 1 hour. Remove bones and short ribs from kettle.
6
Remove meat from bones, cut into cubes, and put back in to kettle.
7
Simmer 5 additional minutes.

1267

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

121

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds beef soup bones, 1 cup chopped onion, 3 carrots pared & coarsely chopped, 2 cloves garlic chopped, and more.

Yes, Czechoslovakian Cabbage Soup (Nutbread & Nostalgia) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!