Rustic Cabbage and Rice Soup

Ingredients

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Onion

1 large, chopped

Carrots

2, peeled and chopped

Celery

2 stalks, chopped

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Cabbage

1 small head, shredded

Tomatoes

2 large, diced

Vegetable broth

6 cups

Bay leaf

1

Dried thyme

1 teaspoon

Salt and pepper

to taste

Cooked rice

2 cups

Fresh parsley

for garnish

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic. Stir occasionally and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
2. Add the shredded cabbage to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the cabbage is slightly softened.
3. Next, stir in the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, bay leaf, and dried thyme. Season the soup with salt and pepper to your liking.
4. Increase the heat and bring the soup to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for approximately 15-20 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender.
5. Stir in the cooked rice and continue to simmer the soup for an additional 5 minutes.
6. Before serving, remember to remove and discard the bay leaf.
7. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot, and enjoy this nourishing meal!