CHEF JEFF — ONE BYTE AT A TIME: Unstuffed Cabbage

This soup takes the rolling out of a favorite comfort food.

Unstuffed Cabbage

1 large head of cabbage

1 32-ounce bottle Heinz ketchup

1 liter ginger ale (preferably Schweppes)

2 pounds ground sirloin

1 medium onion, peeled (or to taste)

2 eggs

¼ cup raw rice (optional)

Salt and pepper to taste

Cut cabbage into 1-inch wide strips and put in an 8-quart stock pot. Add ginger ale and ketchup, cover and bring to a boil. Cook 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, grate onion into meat. Mix well with egg. Add rice. Form into patties and add to the pot. Simmer, covered, 1½ hours. Taste for seasoning and serve.

Yield: Serves 8.

Approximate nutritional analysis per serving: 365 calories, 17 percent of calories from fat, 7.4 grams fat, (3 grams saturated, 3 grams monounsaturated), 117 milligrams cholesterol, 29.5 grams protein, 48.8 grams carbohydrates, 3.4 grams fiber, 1,458 milligrams sodium.

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