Healing Cabbage Soup

This soup is a delicious, warm treat to soothe any cold. It is also a warming comfort on a cold day.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 1/2 onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, chopped

• 2 quarts water

• 4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules

• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

• 1/2 head cabbage, cored and coarsely chopped

• 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes, drained and diced

Directions

1. In a large stockpot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic; cook until onion is transparent, about 5 minutes.

2. Stir in water, bouillon, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then stir in cabbage. Simmer until cabbage wilts, about 10 minutes.

3. Stir in tomatoes. Return to a boil, then simmer 15 to 30 minutes, stirring often.