Kapusta(Polish Cabbage Soup)
Kapusta is a hearty Polish cabbage soup with smoky bacon, tender beans, and a sweet-sour flavor profile, perfect for comforting meals and cold days.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Drain soaking beans and cover with fresh water; cook until tender.
- Meanwhile, fry bacon until crispy and cut into small bits.
- Sauté chopped onion in bacon grease or other oil until translucent.
- Add cooked beans, bacon, tomato sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, molasses, black pepper, salt, and garlic powder to the pot.
- Stir well and add more water if the soup is too thick.
- Add chopped cabbage to the pot, cover, and steam until cabbage is tender.
- Taste and adjust vinegar, sugar, garlic, and pepper to achieve a balanced sweet and sour flavor.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
471
kcal
24% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).