Mennonite Cabbage Borscht Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 large potato, diced
• 1/2 head of cabbage, shredded
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Add the carrots, potato, and cabbage and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the vegetable broth, thyme, oregano, basil, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Remove the bay leaf and serve the soup warm.

Interesting Facts

• The Mennonites are a religious group who originated in 16th century Germany.
• Borscht is a traditional soup of Eastern Europe, often made with beets.
• Cabbage is a good source of vitamin C and dietary fiber.