Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 6 large cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 tsp. or less red pepper flakes
  • 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 stalks celery or more
  • 1 c. cabbage, diced or more
  • 4 c. chicken broth
  • 1/2 c. milk
  • 1 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 c. sour cream
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper

Method

  • In a soup pot, melt butter and saute onion and garlic until onion wilts.
  • Add red pepper flakes and saute 1 more minute.
  • Add the potatoes, celery, cabbage and chicken broth.
  • Simmer for 15 minutes (vegetables will be crispy tender, if you prefer, cook longer).
  • Remove 2 cups of the cooked vegetables.
  • Combine with milk, flour and sour cream, then puree in a blender or food processor.
  • Stir the mixture into pot with other vegetables.
  • Add salt and pepper.
  • Heat until hot but "not" boiling.
  • Enjoy!