Easy Hearty Cabbage Soup (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 cup onion, diced
02 - 1 cup carrots, sliced
03 - 1/2 cup celery, diced
04 - 5 cups cabbage, chopped
05 - 1 tsp garlic, minced
06 - 2 cans (14 oz each) petite diced tomatoes

→ Liquids & Fats

07 - 1 tbsp butter
08 - 4 cups low sodium vegetable or chicken stock

→ Spices & Herbs

09 - 1/4 tsp fennel seeds, crushed
10 - 1/4 tsp ground coriander seeds
11 - 1/8 tsp ground cumin
12 - 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
13 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
14 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

# Instructions:

01 - Heat butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook for approximately 4 minutes. Incorporate minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
02 - Stir in chopped cabbage, ensuring even distribution among the sautéed vegetables.
03 - Pour in diced tomatoes with juices and vegetable or chicken stock. Bring mixture to a boil. Add crushed fennel seeds, ground coriander, cumin, salt, and black pepper; stir thoroughly.
04 - Lower heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until all vegetables are tender.
05 - Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - Adjust salt and pepper according to personal preference. For a vegan preparation, select vegetable stock. Incorporate additional vegetables such as bell peppers or zucchini for enhanced nutrition.