Recipe information
Ingredients for - Cabbage soup
3. 2 celery sticks , finely chopped -
4. 1 large carrot , finely chopped -
5. 70g smoked pancetta , diced (optional) -
6. 1 large Savoy cabbage , shredded -
7. 2 fat garlic cloves , crushed -
8. 1 heaped tsp sweet smoked paprika -
9. 1 tbsp finely chopped rosemary -
10. 1 x 400g can chopped tomatoes -
11. 1.7l hot vegetable stock -
12. 1 x 400g can chickpeas , drained and rinsed -
13. shaved parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), to serve (optional) -
How to cook deliciously - Cabbage soup
1. Stage
Heat the oil in a casserole pot over a low heat. Add the onion, celery and carrot, along with a generous pinch of salt, and fry gently for 15 mins, or until the veg begins to soften. If you're using pancetta, add it to the pan, turn up the heat and fry for a few mins more until turning golden brown. Tip in the cabbage and fry for 5 mins, then stir through the garlic, paprika and rosemary and cook for 1 min more.
2. Stage
Tip the chopped tomatoes and stock into the pan. Bring to a simmer, then cook, uncovered, for 30 mins, adding the chickpeas for the final 10 mins. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
3. Stage
Ladle the soup into six deep bowls. Serve with the shaved parmesan and crusty bread, if you like.
