Cabbage Soup with Paprika, Kielbasa & Raisins

Directions

In a heavy-bottomed soup pot heat bacon over medium heat.

Sauté 5 minutes, or until most of fat is rendered.

Add onions and garlic; sauté 5 minutes until onion is tender.

Add cabbage and paprika, stirring to mix well, and sauté 5 minutes.

Add stock and bring to a boil, stirring.

Using your hand, squeeze most of juice from tomatoes, cut into coarse chunks and add to pot.

When mixture comes to a boil, lower heat to simmering and cook 15 minutes.

Add raisins and cook 10 minutes more.

Add kielbasa and simmer just until sausage slices are warm, about 3 minutes.

Divide soup among 4 soup bowls and sprinkle with parsley.