Vegetarian Cabbage Soup

Ingredients

• 1/2 cabbage (shredded)
• 3 potatoes (cubed in small pieces)
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 carrot (grated)
• 3 medium tomatoes (chopped)
• 1 small red pepper (diced)
• oil for frying
• 1 bay leaf
• salt and pepper to taste
• handful of fresh dill or basil (chopped)
• 5 quarts (litres) vegetable stock (homemade or store-bought)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a stock pot. Fry chopped onions, garlic and grated carrots until caramelized.

2. 2

   Add the red peppers, chopped tomatoes (including juices) and cook for 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Pour 5 litres of vegetable broth into the stock pot and bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Add shredded cabbage, bay leaf and diced potatoes and cook for about 20 minutes, until potatoes are cooked.

5. 5

   Season salt and pepper to taste. Mix in fresh dill or basil.