Hearty Cabbage Soup

Ingredients

• 1½ lb green cabbage
• 2 medium carrots
• 2 celery stalks
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 14½ oz canned diced tomatoes
• 6 cup vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (optional)

Steps

1. Chop the cabbage into 1-inch pieces. Dice carrots, celery, and onion. Mince the garlic.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Stir in minced garlic, oregano, and thyme. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add diced tomatoes (undrained), vegetable broth, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil.
5. Add the chopped cabbage to the pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until cabbage is tender.
6. Remove the bay leaf before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
7. Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.