Easy Cabbage Soup

Cabbage is a hearty vegetable full of vitamins and nutrients. For some, cabbage is easy to eat and a joy, for others, it is important to find creative and tasty ways to serve it. This super easy cabbage soup recipe is a great way to use up cabbage you have, to make cabbage that your family is actually going to eat, and to make something truly delicious. The best part, it comes together in no time.

INGREDIENTS:

3 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, chopped

2 quarts water

4 teaspoons chicken bouillon

1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

1/2 head cabbage, cored and coarsely chopped

1 14.5 ounce can Italian-style stewed tomatoes, drained and diced

DIRECTIONS:

In a large stockpot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic; cook until onion is transparent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in water, bouillon, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then stir in cabbage. Simmer until cabbage wilts, about 10 minutes.

Stir in tomatoes. Return to a boil, then simmer 15 to 30 minutes, stirring often.