Cooking Time: 15 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 small head of green cabbage, chopped
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: 1 cup cooked beans or lentils for added protein

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the cabbage and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Stir in the diced tomatoes, broth, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring the soup to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender.
5. If using beans or lentils, stir them in during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
6. Adjust seasoning as needed and serve hot with crusty bread.

Enjoy your comforting and healthy cabbage soup! 🥣