Comforting Hearty Cabbage Soup

👉Ingredients:

↪️1 large cabbage, chopped

↪️2 small onions, chopped

↪️2 cans (14.5 oz) stewed tomatoes

↪️3 garlic cloves, minced

↪️3 carrots, peeled and sliced

↪️3 celery stalks, sliced

↪️6 cups chicken or vegetable broth

↪️1 tbsp olive oil

↪️1 tsp salt (or to taste)

↪️1/2 tsp black pepper

↪️1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)

↪️1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

↪️1 bay leaf

↪️Red pepper flakes (optional, for added heat)

👉Instructions:

🔸️1. Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, cooking until softened, about 3–4 minutes.

🔸️2. Cook vegetables: Stir in the sliced carrots and celery. Let them cook for another 5 minutes.

🔸️3. Add cabbage and tomatoes: Toss in the chopped cabbage and pour in the stewed tomatoes with their juice. Stir everything together.

🔸️4. Add broth and seasonings: Pour in the broth, then season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, and a bay leaf. If you like a bit of spice, sprinkle in some red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil.

🔸️5. Simmer: Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for 30–40 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender.

🔸️6. Taste and adjust: Remove the bay leaf, taste the soup, and adjust seasoning if needed.

🔸️7. Serve: Serve hot in bowls with crusty bread or cornbread on the side!

◾️This version keeps all the flavors intact but offers a different phrasing. Enjoy!