I have been married to a wonderful Christian man since 1976. The Lord has blessed us with two daughters and two sons. I consider each day the Lord gives me on the earth yet another chance to serve Him.

Monday, October 25, 2010

Cabbage Soup

My daughter Autumn and my son Brandon love this soup. Easy to make, healthy, and warms you up on a cool day.  This is around 130 calories.  So good for such a small amount of calories.


CABBAGE SOUP
(serves 8)

Ingredients:
*3 tablespoons olive oil
*2 garlic cloves, chopped small
*1 small yellow onion, chopped
*2 carrots, peeled, and sliced thin
*2 celery stalks, sliced thin
*6 cups chicken stock
*1 teaspoon oregano
*1 teaspoon basil
*1 teaspoon chicken granules 
*1 teaspoon salt
*1/2 teaspoon black pepper
*1/2 head of cabbage, cored and coarsely chopped
*1 quart stewed tomatoes

Directions:
~In a large stockpot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
~Stir in onion, garlic, carrots, & celery.
~Cook until onion is transparent, about 5 minutes.
~Stir in chicken stock, oregano, basil, chicken granules, salt & pepper.
~Bring to a boil, then stir in cabbage.
~Simmer until cabbage wilts, about 12 minutes.
~Stir in the stewed tomatoes, and bring back to a boil.
~Reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes.

Instant Pot Directions:
~Put instant pot on sauté mode and add the olive oil in it.
~Once it's hot add, onion, carrots, and celery.
~Cook until veggies are tender.
~Add garlic and cook for another 30-40 seconds.
~Stir in chicken stock, oregano, basil, chicken granules, salt and pepper.
~Bring to a boil and stir in cabbage and tomatoes.
~Turn off sauté mode and turn on pressure cook mode.
~Pressure cook for 20 minutes.
~Do a quick release.

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