Description
An easy and adaptable vegetable soup that warms, fills, and helps with weight loss while bringing the family together.
Ingredients
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 3 to 4 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 carrots, sliced (optional)
- 3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small head of cabbage, chopped
- 1 to 2 zucchini, chopped (optional)
- 1 can crushed tomatoes (about 28 oz)
- 6 to 8 cups broth (vegetable or chicken)
- 1 to 2 teaspoons salt, to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 to 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or dried oregano)
- Optional: pinch of chili flakes
- Optional: squeeze of lemon at the end
Instructions
- Grab a big pot. Add a splash of oil or a bit of broth, then toss in onion and garlic. Stir for a couple of minutes.
- Add peppers, celery, carrots, and zucchini. Stir again. You are just waking up the flavors.
- Include cabbage, crushed tomatoes, and broth. It will look like too much cabbage, but it cooks down.
- Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Simmer until everything is tender, around 30 to 45 minutes. Taste and adjust. Add lemon if you want it brighter.
Notes
Use fresh basil if you can; it gives the dish that garden brightness. For a deeper flavor, swap one teaspoon of paprika for smoked paprika. For a lighter bowl, use vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American