I stood at the window watching the birds squeaking on the tree and wondered where they would go when it snows. I frantically thought about the frigid winter and about the Groundhog Day prediction. Well, this year the world’s famous ground hog saw his shadow predicting this winter will last for 6 more weeks.
Six more weeks of winter means more skiing for sports lovers and more hot and steaming food for foodies like me . What could be more comforting than a steaming bowl of soup on a snowy day? Cabbage soup is on the menu now.
Cabbage – Nutritional and Medicinal Values
Cabbage is rich in Vitamin C (an antioxidant) and fiber. Scientists believe people who frequently eat cabbage and other cruciferous vegetables may help reduce their risk of certain cancers such as colon and rectal cancer. A well-known remedy for healing peptic ulcers is drinking cabbage juice. Cabbage is an ideal food if you want to lose weight and maintain your optimal weight.
Ingredients
- Cabbage – ½ head (chopped)
- Carrots – 2 medium sized (julienned)
- Zucchini- 1 (peeled and cut into thin strips)
- Onion – 1 (chopped).
- Garlic – 2 (minced).
- Mint leaves – 15 nos.
- Tomato paste- 2 tablespoons.
- Vegetable broth – 1 cup.
- Cloves – 2 nos.
- Olive oil- 2 tsp.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
Directions
1. Set a deep pan on stove. Add oil to the pan. Pop the cloves and the minced garlic. Add the onions. Once they turn translucent, add the carrots and zucchini. Stir- fry for 3 minutes.
2. Add the chopped cabbage and stir-fry for 3 more minutes. Add the mint leaves and fry till they wilt. Add 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce.
3. Add I cup of vegetable broth and 4 cups of water and bring to boil. Simmer the stove and let the veggies cook for 10 more minutes.
4. Add salt and pepper.
Ladle into the bowls. serve with toasted bread.
Mint leaves and the cloves give a good aroma and provides a kick to the soup.The tomato sauce does its part of job giving a subtle tangyness and making the soup wholesome.
Variation
You could mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch in ¼ cup of water and add it at the final stage to get a thick soup.
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