How to Make a Simple Cabbage Soup

It's surprisingly tough to find a cabbage soup recipe that doesn't involve this wacky diet trend, The Cabbage Soup Diet. That sounds like the most boring diet ever. I was looking for a simple cabbage soup recipe for those of us that simply want cabbage soup and not a fad diet.

Here's what I found. It's hearty, tasty and very simple to make.

You need: 1/3 pound of bacon (preferably Canadian), 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter, one medium finely chopped onion, 2 large peeled and diced Yukon potatoes, 5 1/2 cups of chicken broth or chicken stock, 4 Turkish bay leaves, 2 teaspoons of kosher salt, a 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper and the cabbage. You only need a 1/2 of a small head of cabbage, thinly sliced in 1/2 inch pieces.

It's a super simple recipe. Just cook the bacon in a small sauce pan with water by bringing to a boil, skimming the top and simmering for about seven minutes. If you got a different style of bacon cook it however you choose to. When finished just drain and cut into small chunks. Just put it aside for after the rest of the soup is prepared.

Get out a large heavy stock pot and melt the butter. Add the onion and saute until soft. This will take about three minutes. Next, add the potato and saute for two minutes. Add the stock, leaves and salt and pepper. Bring this to a boil and then reduce heat, to medium, cover and simmer for 8 - 10 minutes. Make sure potatoes get pretty soft.

Add the cabbage now and simmer for five more minutes. You can throw the bay leaves away now.

If you'd like the soup to be a puree, you can do that now. Take three batches and blend in a blender until smooth. Then it's ready, just return to pot, warm an serve!

It's a simple recipe, but I think you'll find that it's tasty and perfect for a cold winters night!

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Oatmeal Recipes - Simple and Quick Breakfast Ideas

These oatmeal recipes will help to add a little extra flavor to an old favorite. Oatmeal is a healthy and delicious way to start the day and these quick breakfast ideas are simple and easy to prepare.

There are a lot of flavorful oatmeal varieties on the market but there is a lot of sugar added to these and I prefer to make my own additions where I can control the sweetener and use more natural ingredients.

You can use plain oatmeal either instant, rolled, or steel-cut oats for these recipes. Just follow the package directions when preparing the oatmeal. All you need to do is add these additions on top of your cooked oatmeal and swirl them into your hot cereal.

Quick Breakfast Ideas with Oatmeal Toppings:

** Cranberries, walnut pieces and a drizzle of honey

** Raisins, cinnamon and a light sprinkle of brown sugar

** Chopped pecans and diced apples

** A spoonful of plain non-fat Greek yogurt and diced peaches with a dusting of nutmeg

** A spoonful of pumpkin butter, maple syrup and chopped walnuts

** Sliced bananas and a little low-fat plain or raisin granola

** Diced dried apricot with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup

** Strawberry or blueberry all-fruit spread and plain non-fat yogurt

** Drained fruit cocktail (in fruit juice - not syrup)

** Cinnamon or berry applesauce

** Sliced strawberries and a sprinkling of mini chocolate chips

** Strawberries, blueberries and raspberries tossed in brown sugar

** Chopped dates and a sprinkling of toasted coconut

** Any nut butter of your choosing such as: peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter, etc.

** Ground flaxseed and dried cherries

** Wheat germ and cream or soy cream

** A spoonful of flavored yogurt (look for a natural brand)

** A spoonful of low-fat whipped cream cheese and a spoonful of your favorite all-fruit spread

** Canned, crushed pineapple (drain before adding to cereal) with some chopped walnuts

** Sliced peaches, grated ginger and a little cream

Oatmeal doesn't have to be boring. With just a little bit of creativity you can make it something different and flavorful every time. Use your imagination and your oatmeal breakfast will always be delicious.

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