CABBAGE SOUP WITH ATTITUDE

Cabbage Soup with Attitude image

Provided by Donna Graffagnino @StillWild

Number Of Ingredients 18

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3 tablespoon(s) olive oil
2 - onions, coarsely chopped
4-5 stalk(s) celery, sliced
3-4 medium carrots, sliced or coarsely chopped
1 - bell pepper, diced
4 clove(s) garlic, minced
3 quart(s) homemade or low sodium chicken stock
2 tablespoon(s) dried basil
3 tablespoon(s) dried chives
2 tablespoon(s) italian seasoning
1 tablespoon(s) oregano
2 teaspoon(s) ground marjoram
1 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
- salt to taste
2 teaspoon(s) fresh cracked black pepper (or more to taste)
1 - head cabbage, cored and coarsely chopped
2 can(s) 14.5 oz petite or regular diced tomatoes with juice
1 can(s) 11.5 oz v-8 juice (optional)

Steps:

In a large stockpot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Stir in onion, celery, bell pepper, carrots and garlic; cook until onion is transparent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in chicken stock, dried seasonings, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then stir in cabbage. Simmer until cabbage wilts, about 10 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes and optional V-8 juice. Return to a boil, then simmer 15 to 30 minutes, stirring often.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
NOTES: I like a little bit of heat so I add 2 tsp of red pepper flakes and I like the taste of Italian seasoning with the cabbage (go figure!) so I add 3 Tbsp to suit my taste. You can always add so start off sparingly, taste and adjust seasonings as desired.