Cabbage Soup

A simple and large head of cabbage may look and sound like something really boring and it might be, but this soup is not.  I first made this soup when a man in my office (years ago) said he was going on the Cabbage Soup Diet.  I never thought very much about it until on Thursday (his 4th day on the diet) I was shocked at how he looked.  He was leaving on a trip to Europe and wanted to lose some weight and he lost 11 pounds that week and he did say he did not cheat.  I cannot vouch for this soup regarding losing weight but it certainly worked for him, but I did try it and it is the “cabbage soup” I always make now.

Cabbage Soup

Ingredients

• 2 Medium Onions
• 2 Bell Peppers  (chopped) (green, red or yellow)
• 3 Stalks of Celery (sliced)
• 3-4 Carrots (sliced)
• 2 T. Unsalted Butter
• 2 T. Olive Oil
• Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper
• 4 Tomatoes (chopped)
• 1 Qt. Chicken Stock
• 1 Head Cabbage (roughly chopped or shredded)
• 1 Can Diced Tomatoes (28 oz.)
• Water (if necessary if broth is too thick)

Preparation

1. Saute the onions, peppers, celery, carrots, salt and pepper in a large stock pot with butter and oil until tender
2. Add the diced tomatoes and chicken stock; heat thoroughly while stirring (cook for about 5 min.)
3. Add the cabbage and canned diced tomatoes; bring to a boil while stirring thoroughly; reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes
4. Serve in warmed soup bowls

(Makes 2 Quarts)

Recipe from www.soupsguide.com