Jesus Heals & So Does Cabbage Soup

It's that season...the thermostats in some places are as high as the number of people catching colds!  I am, in fact, fighting my first (and hopefully last!)  Cabbage soup is incredibly healing.  It's soothing for flu and cold season because of the garlic.  The cabbage has cleansing properties for digestive discomfort.  There are no carbs or fat.

Oh and it tastes great too!  See for yourself!

Ingredients

• 1/2 head of cabbage, roughly chopped
• 1/2 to 1 whole onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 quarts water
• 4 tsp (or cubes) chicken bouillon
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 (14.5 oz) can italian stewed tomatoes
• Red pepper flakes and/or ground red pepper to taste, depending on your taste and tolerance for spiciness - I used a couple shakes of each 

Directions

• In a large stock pot, sauté onions and garlic in oil until translucent, about 5-7 minutes
•  Stir in water, bouillon, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes/ground red pepper
• Bring to boil, then reduce to simmer
• Add cabbage and continue to simmer 10 minutes
• Stir in tomatoes
• Return to boil, then reduce to final simmer for 15 minutes, stirring often

Got no plans for that other half of cabbage head?  Make a double batch and freeze half for next time!  Make sure you have a large enough pot.