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Best Cabbage Soup

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A delicious and hearty cabbage soup packed with flavor and loaded with vegetables, perfect for any season.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion (small dice)
  • 3 medium carrots (small dice)
  • 3 ribs celery (small dice)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Pinch of cayenne (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 6 cups vegetable broth (preferably low sodium)
  • 1 (14-ounce) can diced fire roasted tomatoes (or regular diced tomatoes)
  • 1 cup dried red lentils (rinsed)
  • 1 small green cabbage (shredded)
  • 1/2 lemon zest and juice (plus more as needed)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1/3 cup chopped parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until just tender.
  2. Add the minced garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, and optional cayenne. Cook for 1 more minute, stirring to combine.
  3. Stir in the tomato paste and let it cook for another minute while stirring. Mix in the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, and rinsed red lentils.
  4. Begin to mix in the shredded cabbage a little at a time, pressing each batch down to help it submerge in the liquid.
  5. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat. Cover and let it simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Add the lemon zest and juice. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Finish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Adjust seasoning according to taste; adding more lemon juice or spices as needed.

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