Sultry Cabbage Whisper Soup
Unleash the forbidden allure of cabbage, with carrots, celery, sultry sweet onion, and the surprising tease of ketchup. This vegetable broth teases and tantalizes, becoming more seductive after a night in the cool confines of your refrigerator. Heat it gently before serving to unleash its full, tempting flavors.
Seductively place chopped cabbage into an 8-quart pot, as if inviting it to dance.
Tease the diced carrot with 2 tablespoons water in the microwave for 6 minutes on high, sparking its sweetness.
Whisper sweet nothings to the diced celery as you microwave it too with 2 tablespoons water for 4 minutes on high.
Gently introduce the microwaved vegetables to the pot. Add the minced sweet onion, bashful celery, and ketchup with a wink.
Pour in the juice cocktail, vegetable and chicken broths, followed by the tomatoes, each adding their layer of mystery.
Fill each can with water, as if undressing them, and pour the water into the mix. Cover, and bring to a playful boil.
Continue boiling for 30 minutes, then reduce the heat to simmer, allowing the flavors to meld in a slow, longing embrace for 2 to 3 hours.
Serve with slices of a French baguette, ready to dip into its depths. Salt, black pepper, and Tabasco stand by, to season to taste, adding your personal touch of spice.