Rustic Cabbage, Beef and Buckwheat Soup Recipe

Name: Rustic Cabbage, Beef and Buckwheat Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ounces smoked bacon, diced; 1 pound stewing beef, in 1-inch cubes; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 stalks celery, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups chopped green cabbage (about 1/4 medium head); 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 7 to 8 cups beef stock; Salt; pepper; 2 medium white turnips, peeled and diced; 1/2 cup whole buckwheat groats (kasha); Sour cream for serving, optional

Servings: persons

2 ounces smoked bacon, diced
1 pound stewing beef, in 1-inch cubes
1 onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups chopped green cabbage (about 1/4 medium head)
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
7 to 8 cups beef stock
Salt
pepper
2 medium white turnips, peeled and diced
1/2 cup whole buckwheat groats (kasha)
Sour cream for serving, optional

1
In a four-quart Dutch oven or other heavy pot, cook the bacon on medium heat until lightly browned.
2
Remove, leaving the fat in the pot.
3
Add the beef and cook over high heat until lightly browned.
4
Remove.
5
Return the bacon to the pot and add the onion, celery, garlic and cabbage.
6
Cook on medium heat until the vegetables are soft.
7
Stir in the paprika and zest.
8
Return the beef to the pot.
9
Add 7 cups stock, season with salt and pepper and simmer, covered, 30 minutes.
10
Stir in the turnips and groats.
11
Cover and cook 30 minutes.
12
If the beef is not tender, cook it a bit longer.
13
Adjust the salt and pepper and serve with sour cream on top, if desired.
14
If the soup is set aside before serving or refrigerated overnight, more stock may be needed for reheating.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ounces smoked bacon, diced, 1 pound stewing beef, in 1-inch cubes, 1 onion, finely chopped, 2 stalks celery, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Rustic Cabbage, Beef and Buckwheat Soup 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.

Rustic Cabbage, Beef and Buckwheat Soup

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