Article: Cabbage soup with corned beef an easy, classic combination

CABBAGE -- green, white or red -- is a favorite ingredient of old- world cuisines, especially in soups and stews. The many versions of borscht, a specialty of Hungarian, Polish, Czech and Russian cooking, often include cabbage. So do French pot-au-feu and the classic boiled dinners that are beloved in the British Isles, in New England and other regions of the United States and elsewhere. A secret to cooking any cabbage dish is gentle cooking, whether the cabbage is slow- simmered at a low temperature or briefly cooked in boiling liquid. Either method helps preserve cabbage's color, fresh taste and crisp texture. Sour cream is a traditional accompaniment for many cabbage soups. If you ...

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