Sweet And Sour Cabbage Soup

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 6 cups finely sliced red cabbage
• 1 cup plum tomato, chopped & drained (can)
• 6 cups chicken stock
• salt
• ground fresh black pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
• sour cream, as accompaniment
• finely chopped fresh chives, accompaniment

1. In a large pot heat olive oil over moderate heat and cook the onions until translucent.
2. Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
3. Stir in the balsamic vinegar and the brown sugar and bring to a simmer.
4. Add the cabbage and stir to combine.
5. Add the tomatoes and the chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
6. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
7. Simmer the soup uncovered, for 30-40 minutes until the cabbage is very tender.
8. Taste soup and adjust seasoning with a bit more balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, salt &/or pepper.
9. Stir in parsley.
10. Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream and fresh chives.

olive oil, onion, garlic, red pepper, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, red cabbage, tomato, chicken stock, salt, ground fresh black pepper, parsley, sour cream, fresh chives

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sweet-and-sour-cabbage-soup-144765 (may not work)