GERMAN CABBAGE AND RICE SOUP

SERVES 4

This is based on a traditional recipe from German Switzerland. It is very good and easy to make.

INGREDIENTS

3 tablespoons butter, preferably unsalted

4-5 cups shredded cabbage

1 large onion, chopped (about 1-1/2 cups)

3 cans (14.5 ounces each) low-salt chicken broth

1/2 cup water

Salt and pepper to taste

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice

1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Heat butter in large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add cabbage and onions. Cover; cook until cabbage is golden-brown, stirring often, about 10 minutes. (Cabbage heads tend to have different amounts of moisture depending on several factors, including the time of year. You might need to add a little moisture or, conversely, you might have to remove the lid to get it to brown.). Add broth, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes. Add rice. Continue to simmer, covered for about 20 minutes, stirring often. Taste for seasoning. Serve in individual soup bowls. Pass shredded cheese separately.

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