Cabbage & Veggie Soup

Ingredients

4 c. vegetable stock

1 can diced tomatoes, drained

2 carrots, diced

1 bag frozen peas

1/2 large onion, diced

2 celery stalks, diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

3 c. chopped cabbage

2 tsp. paprika

1 tsp. black pepper

1-2 tsp. salt

3 bay leaves

Optional: Pasta, white beans

Directions

1. Prepare your vegetables and set aside
2. In a large pot, heat 1 tbsp. of vegetable oil on high in the pot and add vegetables; cook for 5 minutes 
3. Reduce heat to medium-high. Add cabbage, tomatoes, and vegetable stock; then add herbs/seasonings, cook for 2 minutes
4.  Reduce heat to a low simmer and cover with lid; let it cook for 30-40 minutes. Adjust seasonings if you desire. 
5. Serve as it is in a bowl or over pasta and beans, toasted bread, or crackers