Description
This Volga German Cabbage and Dumplings Recipe is a comforting and hearty dish that combines tender cabbage with fluffy dumplings in a flavorful broth. Perfect for a cozy family meal.
Ingredients
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Cabbage:
- 1 small head green cabbage (about 6 cups chopped)
Dumplings:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Other:
- 4 cups chicken broth (or water with bouillon)
- Additional salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Onion and Cabbage: In a large pot, melt butter and cook diced onion until softened. Add chopped cabbage and cook until tender and golden.
- Prepare Dumplings: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat eggs with milk and combine with dry ingredients to form a dough.
- Cook Dumplings: Pour chicken broth into the pot with cabbage, simmer, and drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter. Cover and cook for 12–15 minutes.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, sauté chopped bacon with the onions and cabbage.
- Add apple cider vinegar or sugar for a sweet-and-sour balance.
- Enjoy as a standalone dish or pair with sausage or roast pork.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
