Easy German Cabbage Soup Recipe: Mutti's Krautsuppe (2024)

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This German Cabbage Soup recipe is one that my Mutti often made in the winter. Above, I've added carrots to this soup. Adds just a bit of color and extra flavor. In fact, you can add celery as well, if you wish.

Living in northern Canada during my growing up years, this soup was a real tummy-warmer! It was her way, without me realizing it, that my love for German foods was established.

I so enjoy any German cabbage recipe, that even now, I'm always trying new ones.

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This one is such a quick recipe to make. However, it's one of those recipes that benefits with a long time on the stove, but it's time I can do other things.

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  • Germans love their cabbage and are nicknamed, Krauts. However, people from Russia, Belgium, and Netherlands top the list of cabbage consumption
  • The usual ways cabbage is served israw, steamed, pickled, stewed, roasted, sautéed or braised.
  • Cabbage provides vitamins A, C, K and B6, folate, potassium, manganese, thiamin, calcium, iron, magnesium and fiber.
  • Savoy cabbage has a milder taste and can easily be substituted for the green or white cabbages that are used for most German recipes.

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Krauts?

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We LOVE our cabbage! And, above I've made the soup following the recipe exactly. WUNDERBAR!

Cabbage is such an economical vegetable that can be used in so many different ways. So many cabbage recipes: cabbage rolls, casseroles, soups, salads, and side dishes.

I guess there's a reason that Germans are sometimes called "Krauts"!

Hummus?

Yep. Hummus. Sylvie, my daughter-in-law, shares that hummus is delicious in thisto add extra zing. Her easy hummus recipeis so quick to make and it's becoming wildly popular in Germany. Try it. I think you'll like it too!

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Easy German Cabbage Soup Recipe: Mutti's Krautsuppe

This German Cabbage Soup recipe is one that my Mutti often made in the winter. I love adding carrots and celery to a bit of color and extra flavor.

Living in northern Canada during my growing up years, this soup was a real tummy-warmer! It was her way, without me realizing it, that my love for German foods was established.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

90 minutes

Total Time

110 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2½ pounds potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3 pound cabbage, shredded or chopped
  • 2 medium onions, diced
  • salt, pepper, caraway seeds
  • 4 cups broth (or use bouillon cubes)
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 tablespoonMaggi Seasoning Sauce (if available)

Instructions:

  1. If the potatoes are new and the skins thin, don't bother peeling. Cut potatoes into bite-sized chunks.
  2. Heat oil in large soup pot. Add onions and cook until translucent.
  3. Add ground beef. Cook for several more minutes until meat is browned.
  4. Add some water and stir up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pot.
  5. Add cabbage and potatoes. Add broth. Add water (or more broth if desired) until about one inch BELOW level of vegetables. If you add water to top of vegetables, you final soup will be more liquid.
  6. Add 2 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and 1 to 2 tablespooncaraway seeds.
  7. Bring to boil, cover, and simmer for about 45 - 90 minutes. Stir several times during this time.
  8. Add vinegar and Maggi to taste
  9. Season with additional salt, pepper, and caraway seeds.
  10. Add more vinegar and Maggi if needed.

Notes/Hints:

  • If you like your soup creamier, thicken in any of the following ways: stir in leftover mashed potatoes or stir in instant mashed potato flakes.
  • Add carrots and/or celery along with the cabbage.
  • Try my potato and cabbage soup next.

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By Oma Gerhild Fulson


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Need a cabbage soup recipe? Try this one and then try the others you'll find here. This traditional German comfort food is so easy to make.


Ingredients: potatoes,oil,ground beef,cabbage,onions,seasonings,broth,vinegar,Maggi,

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FAQs

What is the 4 day cabbage soup diet? ›

Cabbage Soup Diet guidelines and daily meal plan
  1. Day 1: Unlimited cabbage soup and fruit but no bananas.
  2. Day 2: Only soup and vegetables with a focus on raw or cooked leafy greens. ...
  3. Day 3: Eat as many fruits and vegetables as you want in addition to the soup. ...
  4. Day 4: Unlimited bananas, skim milk, and cabbage soup.

How to eat cabbage for weight loss? ›

If you want to lose weight, then consuming cabbage can prove to be beneficial for you. You can include cabbage juice, soup, boiled vegetables or chaat in your diet. But remember that cabbage should be consumed only after washing it thoroughly.

How healthy is cabbage soup? ›

4 health benefits of the cabbage soup diet
  • Boosts immunity. Cabbage is rich in antioxidants, which protect the cells from damage caused by free radicals. ...
  • Improves bone health. The vitamin K in cabbage can help maintain bone health and strength. ...
  • Prevents heart diseases. ...
  • Soothes stomach ulcers.
Jul 28, 2022

What can I eat for breakfast on the cabbage soup diet? ›

Some recipes include unsweetened yogurt on this day.
  • Breakfast: Banana smoothie containing bananas, Greek yogurt, and almond milk.
  • Lunch: Cabbage soup with banana fruit salad.
  • Dinner: Cabbage soup and banana smoothie.
May 4, 2023

Does cabbage soup burn belly fat? ›

There is no scientific evidence to suggest that the cabbage soup diet is safe or effective for weight loss. No health authorities recommend following the diet. Proponents of the cabbage soup diet also encourage people not to exercise while following it.

What are the side effects of the cabbage soup diet? ›

Gas, Abdominal Pain and Bloating

For this reason, it is no surprise that gas, bloating and abdominal pain are common reported side effects of the Cabbage Soup Diet. Symptoms vary in severity and frequency, depending upon how much cabbage soup you consume and your sensitivity to gas-causing substances in cabbage.

What is the Dolly Parton diet? ›

But what is the country star's secret when it comes to staying so fit? You may have heard of something called the Dolly Parton Diet — which consists of eating cabbage soup (yes, cabbage soup!) as your main meals along with fruit and vegetables.

How many times a day do you eat cabbage soup to lose weight? ›

Most variations of this diet suggest that people eat this soup two to three times a day, although some variations enable the participants to consume even more of the soup. The cabbage soup used in this diet combines ingredients like broth, nonstarchy vegetables, pepper, herbs and, of course, cabbage.

What does cabbage do for your belly? ›

It's Good for Your Digestion

That helps fill you up, so you eat less. It also keeps you regular, and it could help lower your “bad” (LDL) cholesterol and control your blood sugar. Cabbage also has nutrients that keep the lining of your stomach and intestines strong. Its juice also can help stomach ulcers heal.

Can you drink water on the cabbage soup diet? ›

Eat only soup and fruit. Drink unsweetened tea and coffee. (Stick with water, unsweetened fruit juice and cranberry juice, but no diet soda, no carbonated beverages, no alcohol.)

Is cabbage soup good for high blood pressure? ›

Eating more potassium-rich cabbage is a delicious way to lower high blood pressure and may help keep it within a healthy range ( 38 ).

What can you not eat on a cabbage soup diet? ›

You cannot eat (or drink) any food or beverage that is not on the 7-day cabbage soup meal plan. This includes alcohol, most grains and bread products, sugary drinks and fruit juices, and high-fat foods.

Which soup is best for belly fat? ›

5 Best Soups That Will Help To Burn Belly Fat
  1. Vegetable soup. Lean protein from chicken combined with a variety of vegetables can make a satisfying and low-calorie soup that can help you feel full and satisfied.
  2. Chicken and vegetable soup. ...
  3. Black bean soup. ...
  4. Lentil soup. ...
  5. Tomato soup.
Nov 4, 2023

How many pounds can you lose in a week eating cabbage soup? ›

Fans claim you can drop 10 pounds or more in a week. Some people use it to kick-start their weight loss plan, or to trim a few pounds for a special event. But before you stock up on cabbage, know that this crash diet won't help you in the long run, and it doesn't give your body the nutrients it needs to stay healthy.

What foods can you not eat on the cabbage soup diet? ›

You cannot eat (or drink) any food or beverage that is not on the 7-day cabbage soup meal plan. This includes alcohol, most grains and bread products, sugary drinks and fruit juices, and high-fat foods.

How to lose 10 pounds in a week? ›

To lose 10 pounds in one week, you'll need to burn between 3,500 and 5,000 calories more than you consume each day by restricting your diet to small portions of nutritious yet low-calorie foods, and significantly increasing your aerobic exercise with interval training, sports, and other vigorous activities.

Can I have eggs on cabbage soup diet? ›

They are high in calories and sugar, so they are not recommended on the cabbage soup diet. High-Fat Foods: Foods rich in saturated fats, such as fried foods, fatty cuts of meat, full-fat dairy products, vegetables like avocado, and high-fat sauces or dressings, should be avoided. It is also recommended to avoid eggs.

Can you have diet drinks on the cabbage soup diet? ›

Eat only soup and fruit. Drink unsweetened tea and coffee. (Stick with water, unsweetened fruit juice and cranberry juice, but no diet soda, no carbonated beverages, no alcohol.)

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