Vegetable Soup with Cabbage

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 2 sticks celery (chopped)
• 2 cups cabbage (chopped)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 (14 fluid ounce) can tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 3 medium carrots (peeled & sliced)
• 1 Russet potato (peeled & chopped)
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 small zucchini (chopped)
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 2 cups (packed) fresh baby spinach
• Salt & pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. 1

   Add the oil, onion, celery, and cabbage to a soup pot and sauté for 7-10 minutes (stop when it's starting to lightly brown).

2. 2

   Add in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Stir in the tomato sauce, broth, carrots, potato, corn, zucchini, and Italian seasoning. Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil.

4. 4

   Once the soup is boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cover with the lid slightly open. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes and veggies are tender.

5. 5

   Season with salt & pepper as needed and stir in the spinach.