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Supë me lakër (cabbage soup)

A rustic soup of cabbage and potatoes, mellowed with paprika and sometimes finished with yogurt. It's a simple, hearty winter dish typical of homes in the mountains of Kosovo.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

201 kcal per serving

Protein
6.1 g
Carbohydrates
23 g
of which sugars
5.1 g
Fat
7.7 g
of which saturated fat
0.9 g
Fiber
6.6 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Finely shred the cabbage and peel the potatoes, then cut them into cubes.
  2. Sauté the chopped onion in the oil for 5 minutes over medium heat, until golden.
  3. Add the tomato paste and paprika, stir quickly, then add the cabbage and let it wilt for 5 minutes, stirring.
  4. Cover with water, add the bay leaf and potatoes, then bring to a boil.
  5. Simmer gently for 25 minutes, until the cabbage and potatoes are tender.
  6. Adjust the seasoning, remove the bay leaf and serve hot, with a spoonful of yogurt if you like.

Variations and tips

Creamier version. Mash a few potatoes in the pot before serving to thicken the soup.

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Original Ecomely recipe.