Recipe(tried): Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup with Sausage

Gina,.Fla (12:11:45) : Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup with Smoked Sausage
8 main course servings

1 large onion, chopped, about 2 cups
1/2 medium cabbage, cored sliced, about 5 cups
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2 inch slices, about 3/4 cup
10 oz. smoked Polish sausage, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 28 oz. can stewed tomatoes, pureed with their liquid
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
4 cups chicken stock
1/2 tsp each: allspice, paprika
salt and pepper to taste

Put all ingredients in a 3-quart non-aluminum pot. Bring to a boil. Simmer, covered until the carrots and cabbage are tender, about 20 minutes. Adjust the seasonings. Serve hot.

This soup can be made 2 days ahead and refrigerated or frozen for up to 3 months, covered airtight. To serve, gently reheat. Adjust the seasonings.