Spicy Hot Cabbage Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1 small green cabbage, coarsely chopped
• 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
• 1/2 lb fresh carrot, peeled and diced
• 2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 teaspoon salt (or salt substitute)
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons light olive oil (optional)

Recipe

• 1 chop veggies and add to a large soup pot along with tomatoes and juice.
• 2 add salt or salt substitute, pepper, and oil if desired.
• 3 add enough water to cover the veggies by an inch or two.
• 4 bring to a slow boil, then reduce heat to simmer and cook for an hour or until cabbage is very soft and translucent.
• 5 adjust pepper to desired level of heat. you want a nice "bite" to this.
• 6 serve in warmed bowls with homeade wheat bread and butter. great for the sinuses and immune system!