Hot Cabbage Slaw Soup

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 medium onions, grated or minced
• 4 cups cabbage, grated or finely shredded
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and grated
• 1 medium parsnips or 1 medium turnip, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch dice
• 1 stalk celery, finely diced
• vegetable stock (as needed) or water (as needed)
• 1/3 cup quick-cooking oats
• 2 teaspoons salt free herb and spice seasoning mix
• 1 teaspoon dried dill
• 2 -3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, to taste
• 1 1/2-2 cups low-fat milk or 1 1/2-2 cups soymilk, as needed
• salt and pepper
• low-fat sour cream (optional) or plain yogurt (optional)

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil in a large soup pot.
• 2 add the onions and saute over medium heat until golden.
• 3 add the cabbage, carrots, parsnip or turnip, and celery along with just enough stock or water to cover.
• 4 bring to a simmer, then simmer gently, covered, until the vegies are nerly tender, about 20-25 minutes.
• 5 stir in the oats, seasoning mix, dill and vinegar, and simmer for another 10-15 minutes or until the vegies are done.
• 6 stir in the milk as needed, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
• 7 simmer just until the soup is heated through serve if you like, with a small dollopof sour cream or yogurt.