Cabbage tomato soup

Cabbage soup is not only a delicious meal, but it is also used as a diet method for losing weight fast. There's no need to starve in order to lose weight, when it is possible to experience tasty cabbage soup throughout the week. Whether you are choosing to make cabbage soup for diet purposes or would simply enjoy a hot bowl of soup, this recipe will excite all taste buds and fill stomachs.

What You Will Need

• 1/2 a head of cabbage
• 1 can of Italian-style stewed tomatoes (14.5 ounces)
• 1/2 an onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 qts. water
• 2 or 3 chicken bouillon cubes (optional)
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper

Directions

1. Chop up 1/2 an onion as desired.
2. Chop up 2 gloves of garlic as desired.
3. Core the head of cabbage and coarsely chop.
4. Drain and dice the Italian-style stewed tomatoes if they are not already.
5. In a large stockpot, heat olive oil and then continue to stir in onions and garlic. This should cook for about 5 minutes or until onions are transparent.
6. Add water, bouillon cubes, salt and pepper to the stockpot. When this reaches its boiling point, stir in the chopped 1/2 head of cabbage. Simmer for 10 minutes or until cabbage begins to wilt.
7. Add Italian-style stewed tomatoes and stir. Return pot to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer. The cabbage soup should simmer for 15 to 30 minutes. Stir frequently for the best results.

Cabbage soup does not have to be the same simple recipe over and over. There are many different ways to enjoy this common soup recipe. Changing it up every now and then is a great way to experience new tastes in the same soup that is loved all over the world. This could include adding green peppers, carrots, mushrooms, celery, V8 juice, zucchini and other seasonal vegetables.