Description
Healing Cabbage Soup is a comforting and easy-to-make soup that soothes the body during a cold or on chilly winter nights. This flavorful soup features tender cabbage, savory chicken bouillon, and stewed tomatoes, with the option to add extra vegetables, leftover chicken, or rice for a heartier meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 quarts water
- 4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- ½ head cabbage, cored and coarsely chopped
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes, drained and diced
Instructions
- Heat Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking and stirring occasionally until the onion softens, about 5 minutes.
- Add Liquid and Seasonings: Stir in the water, chicken bouillon granules, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Cook Cabbage: Once boiling, add the chopped cabbage to the pot. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the cabbage wilts, approximately 10 minutes.
- Add Tomatoes and Simmer: Stir in the drained and diced stewed tomatoes. Return the soup to a boil, then reduce heat again and simmer for 15 to 30 minutes, stirring often to blend flavors.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve the soup hot. Enjoy the comforting and healing qualities of this easy-to-prepare cabbage soup.
Notes
- For a more filling meal, add leftover cooked chicken, rice, or additional vegetables such as carrots and celery.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste to accommodate dietary preferences.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
