Chicken Soup with Cabbage

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup shredded cabbage
• 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded or diced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are softened.
3. Add the oregano and basil and cook for 1 minute.
4. Stir in the chicken broth, tomatoes, cabbage, and chicken. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
5. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Interesting Facts

• This soup is a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken.
• Cabbage is a great source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and fiber.
• Cabbage is also a good source of folate, potassium, and manganese.