Healing Winter Cabbage Soup Recipe for Colds and Flu

This healing winter cabbage soup is comforting during or recovering from a cold or flu. From my new cookbook! Checkout my other cookbooks here.

Healing Winter Cabbage Soup

Recipe from Winter Soups and Stews: 50+ Heartwarming and Soul-Satisfying Recipes

Prep: 15 min  Cook: 35 min  Servings: 8

Ingredients

3 Tbs olive oil

1 large onion, chopped

4 cloves garlic, chopped

2 quarts chicken broth

4 tsp chicken bouillon granules

1 tsp salt, or to taste

½ tsp black pepper, or to taste

½ head cabbage, cored and coarsely chopped

1 (14.5 oz) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes, drained and diced

Directions

• In a large stockpot over medium heat, heat the olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic until soft, about 5 minutes.
• Add the broth, bouillon, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Stir in the cabbage and reduce to a simmer until cabbage wilts, about 10 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes and return to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook 15 to 30 minutes, stirring often.

Tip!

This soup is healing for when you have a cold or the flu, or certain digestive conditions. You can add your favorite healing spices like chili paste, cayenne, or hot peppers, if desired. To make a heartier soup, add more veggies like celery, carrots, etc., or a meat like chicken or ground beef!