🍴 Cabbage Soup

 

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 large carrot or 2 medium, sliced into rounds
• 3 stalks celery, sliced
• 2 Tbsps cooking sherry
• 1 tsp garlic, minced
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 can chickpeas, drained & rinsed
• 2 bell peppers, chopped
• 1/4 to 1/3 head green cabbage, chopped
• 1/4 to 1/3 head red cabbage, chopped
• 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

In a large pot, cook the onion, carrot, and celery until the onion is starting to brown - about 8 minutes.

Add the sherry and stir. Add the garlic, red pepper, bay leaf, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, chickpeas, bell pepper, and cabbage. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes - stirring occasionally. 

Add the bacon, season with black pepper to taste, and simmer 5 more minutes.