Tasty Cabbage Soup

• 6 large Onions, chopped
• 2 large Green Peppers, de-seeded and chopped
• 1 head Celery, chopped
• 2 x 400g tins Tomatoes
• 40g Tomato Purée
• Hot Vegetable Stock
• 1 Green Cabbage, shredded

Flavourings (use some of the following)

• 1 Lemongrass Stem
• 3 Garlic Cloves, crushed
• 7.5cm (3 inches) fresh root Ginger, grated
• 2 tsp Caraway Seeds
• Dried Mixed Herbs
• 2 Chillies, de-seeded and sliced thinly

1. Put the onions, peppers, celery, tomatoes and tomato purée into a large saucepan.
2. Add enough boiling stock to come halfway up the vegetables.
3. Add any flavourings you like, bring to the boil and simmer for about 20 minutes.
4. Add the cabbage and cook for a further 5–10 minutes.
5. If necessary, top up with extra stock once the cabbage has been added.
6. Serve.

Tip

Other vegetables can also be added to provide variety – try courgettes, beansprouts,fennel or spinach.