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[[Category:Cooking]]
[[Category:Vegetarian]]

==Ingredients==

* 1/4 head of Cabbage, chopped
* 2 medium Carrots, peeled and chopped
* 1 Onion, chopped
* 2 T Olive Oil
* 1 1/2 C Chicken Broth
* 4 T Garlic, diced
* 1 T Balsamic Vinegar
* 1/4 C Tomato Paste
* 1 1/2 t Sugar
* 4 oz Heavy Cream 
* 3 T Bacon Grease
* 1 C Heavy Cream
* 1 tsp Oregano
* 1 tsp Thyme
* 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
* 1 tsp Rosemary
* 1 tsp Salt
* 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
* 1/2 C Parmesan Cheese, grated
* 2 T Roasted Red Peppers, chopped

==Instructions==

# Sear Cabbage, Carrots, and Onions in the Olive Oil and 2 T of the broth, allowing time for some caramelization.
# Add the Garlic and Sear for another 30 seconds.
# Remove the Veggies from the pan and set aside.
# Deglaze the pan with the Balsamic Vinegar.
# Add the rest of the Broth.
# Stir in the Tomato Paste and Sugar and mix well.
# Add the Cream Cheese and Bacon Grease and whisk to melt.
# Add the Heavy Cream and Spices and lower heat to a high simmer.
# Add the Parmesan Cheese and stir to melt.
# Fold the Veggies into the sauce, including the Roasted Red Peppers.
# Cover the pan and simmer, stirring occasionally and scraping the bottom of the pan.
# When the Veggies have reached the desired tenderness, remove from the heat and serve hot.
# Enjoy!