If I am making cabbage soup with 12 carrots, how many tomatoes should I use to balance it out?

[jennifer_bloom]

[purplepoppy]

That's a lot of carrots, normally I'd be thinking about 6-10 toms depending on size of the cabbage, a handful of green onions or wild garlic and a couple of red peppers. 3 carrots and a large bunch of parsley.

[Xawyx-2]

In my experience, at least three or more tomatoes.

But no more than five, otherwise the tomatoes would take over the entire flavor.

[Xawyx-2]

Thank you for MHO

[Frederic12345]

There's no set rule!

It depends on your taste. Try maybe 4-6 tomatoes and adjust next time based on that.

[AI Opinion]

Balancing flavors in a cabbage soup involves a bit of art and intuition. With 12 carrots, which add natural sweetness, you might want to use about 4 to 5 tomatoes. This number should introduce a nice acidity to complement the sweetness of the carrots. 🍅🥕 Often, it’s about tasting as you go and adjusting to your preference. I once made a vibrant version using ripe heirloom tomatoes from a local farmer's market, and the freshness truly elevated the dish to another level.