Chunky or Blended Cabbage Soup |

Name: Chunky or Blended Cabbage Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 small onion, chopped; 1/4 head cabbage, chopped; 1 large tomato, chopped; 1/2 pepper, chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped, optional; 1 small carrot, chopped; 1 small chili, finely chopped; 2 small cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp thyme; 4 cups – 1 litre water

Description

A simple vegetable soup that’s light, savoury and surprisingly satisfying, especially when you want something warm without a lot of fuss.

Ingredients

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1 small onion, chopped
1/4 head cabbage, chopped
1 large tomato, chopped
1/2 pepper, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped, optional
1 small carrot, chopped
1 small chili, finely chopped
2 small cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp thyme
4 cups - 1 litre water

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Instructions

Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add 1 small chopped onion and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, until it starts to soften.
Add 2 small minced cloves of garlic and 1 small finely chopped chili, then cook for another 30 seconds. Don’t let the garlic brown.
Stir in 1/4 head chopped cabbage, 1 large chopped tomato, 1/2 chopped pepper, 1 stalk chopped celery, if using, and 1 small chopped carrot.
Add 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp dried oregano and 1/2 tsp thyme. Stir well so the herbs coat the vegetables.
Pour in 1 litre water. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer.
Cover the pot loosely and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring once or twice.
The cabbage and carrot should be properly tender, not still crunchy. If you prefer softer vegetables, give it another 5 minutes.
Taste the soup before serving. Add a little more salt if needed.
If the soup has reduced more than you like, add a splash of water and warm it through.
Leave the soup chunky for a more substantial vegetable soup, or carefully blend it until smooth.
If blending hot soup, work in batches and don’t overfill the blender.

Notes

Prepared, tried, and tested by Preshana