Ukrainian Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup

"This cabbage soup is sweet with the taste of apples and a little sour from the addition of vinegar. A garnish of sour cream and chopped apple is beautiful and delicious."

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter 
• 1 onion, thinly sliced 
• 1 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced 
• 3 cups shredded red cabbage 
• 4 cups beef stock 
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar 
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 
• 1/2 teaspoon salt 
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 
• 1/4 teaspoon celery seed 
• 1/3 cup raisins 
• 1/4 cup apple butter 

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute the apple and onion in the butter until tender. Stir in the cabbage and saute for 5 more minutes.
Pour in stock and vinegar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and stir in sugar, salt, pepper, celery seed, and raisins. Simmer, uncovered, for an hour. Stir in apple butter.

Source:

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/13446/ukrainian-sweet-and-sour-cabbage-soup/