Name: Best Cabbage Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil -; 1 teaspoon butter -; 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds (or 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander) -; 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds (or 1/4 teaspoon ground fennel) -; 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds (or 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin) -; 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 1/4 cups) -; 4 to 5 cups, packed, 1/4-inch wide sliced green cabbage (from about 1 small cabbage or 1/2 large cabbage) -; 1/2 teaspoon to 1 teaspoon salt (more or less depending on the saltiness of your stock) -; 1 15-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes -; 4 cups chicken stock -; Freshly ground black pepper -

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15 min.

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Ingredients for - Best Cabbage Soup

1. 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil -

2. 1 teaspoon butter -

3. 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds (or 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander) -

4. 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds (or 1/4 teaspoon ground fennel) -

5. 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds (or 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin) -

6. 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 1/4 cups) -

7. 4 to 5 cups, packed, 1/4-inch wide sliced green cabbage (from about 1 small cabbage or 1/2 large cabbage) -

8. 1/2 teaspoon to 1 teaspoon salt (more or less depending on the saltiness of your stock) -

9. 1 15-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes -

10. 4 cups chicken stock -

11. Freshly ground black pepper -

How to cook deliciously - Best Cabbage Soup

1. Stage

Grind the spices (if using whole spices): If using whole spices (coriander, fennel, cumin), grind them in a mortar and pestle or in a spice grinder until well ground.

2. Stage

Sauté the onions and spices: Heat olive oil and butter in a 4-quart, thick bottomed pot on medium heat. Add the chopped onion and stir in the ground spices. Cook until the onions have softened, about 5 minutes.

3. Stage

Add the cabbage and tomatoes: Add the sliced cabbage to the pot and stir to mix the cabbage with the onions. If you are using unsalted stock, sprinkle the cabbage with 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Add the canned whole tomatoes, with their juices, to the pot. Stir to combine.

4. Stage

Add the stock, simmer till done: Add the chicken stock to the pot. Bring to a simmer and taste for salt. Add more salt to taste. Lower the heat and cover the pot. Let simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until the cabbage is thoroughly cooked, breaking up tomatoes that are still whole.

5. Stage

Serve: Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper to serve. Did you love the recipe? Give us some stars and leave a comment below!