This comforting soup is an updated version of the recipe called for in the Cabbage Soup Diet, a fad weight-loss plan from the 90’s .
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces sliced button mushrooms
2 large yellow or white onion, chopped
1 bunch celery, grated (see Cook’s Note)
3 carrots, grated
2 green peppers, stemmed, seeded and grated
2 cloves garlic, grated
Half a head green cabbage, shredded
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Directions:
- Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat, until shimmering. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring, until soft and brown, about 5 minutes. Add the onions and cook stirring, until soft and golden, about 8 minutes. Add the celery, carrots, peppers and garlic and cook, stirring, until the vegetables begin to brown and become fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in the soy sauce, garlic and onion powder, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
- Add the cabbage to the pot and stir until it begins to wilt, about 2 minutes. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth and 1 cup water. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook until the cabbage is tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.