Here’s a simple and hearty cabbage soup recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 small head of cabbage, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
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Sauté the Vegetables: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.
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Add Garlic and Cabbage: Stir in the minced garlic and chopped cabbage. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage begins to wilt.
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Add Liquid Ingredients: Pour in the diced tomatoes (with juice) and broth. Add thyme and the bay leaf.
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Simmer: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 30-40 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender.
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Season: Remove the bay leaf and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Enjoy your comforting cabbage soup!
