Spanish Cabbage Soup Recipe

Need an antidote to recover from winter colds? Want to be full of energy to face chilly days effectively? Then there's a category of Spanish recipes waiting for you. Spanish soup recipes, in general, are the best tool to combat cold weather, but none compares to Spanish cabbage soup and its effectiveness for when you need to quickly fill up on energy and nutrients. This recipe with cabbage, chicken, and a mix of vegetables will quickly become one of your favorites, just keep reading this article to learn everything there is to know about it.

📝 Ingredients

• 6 cups (1.5l) chicken broth
• 1 large cabbage
• 500gr boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 5 slices bacon
• 1 onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 3 tomatoes
• 1 can (420gr) chickpeas
• 1 carrot
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and black pepper (to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1To start with this spicy cabbage soup recipe,...: To start with this spicy cabbage soup recipe, chop the chicken tights into small pieces. Also, chop the bacon slices into small bacon bits.
2. 2Peel and chop the onion and carrot, and...: Peel and chop the onion and carrot, and mince the garlic cloves. Wash the tomatoes, dice them, and discard the seeds. Rinse the chickpeas under cold water and drain them.
3. 3Wash the cabbage with plenty of water and...: Wash the cabbage with plenty of water and drain the leaves. Chop it into small pieces, or you can shred it in irregular shapes.
4. 4In a large soup pot, pour a few...: In a large soup pot, pour a few tablespoons of olive oil and cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon, then add the diced chicken to the pot and cook until golden brown.
5. 5Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the...: Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until onions are translucent.
6. 6Stir in shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, chickpeas, and...: Stir in shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, chickpeas, and diced carrots. Add smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix the bacon cabbage soup well.
7. 7Pour the chicken broth into the pot, ensuring...: Pour the chicken broth into the pot, ensuring that all ingredients are well submerged. Bring the Spanish soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer the Spanish cabbage soup uncovered for 25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
8. 8Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning, adding...: Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or spice if needed. Pour the Spanish cabbage soup into bowls and serve it warm.