Potato Cabbage and Bacon Soup

Cabbage is an excellent source of natural antioxidant, vitamin C, B vitamins, vitamin K as well as potassium, manganese, iron, and magnesium.

Ingredients

• 1 onion, diced
• 1 large carrot, chopped
• 2 celery sticks, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 2-3 potatoes, small – medium (300g)
• 5 cups chicken stock, salt reduced
• 4-6 slices bacon, short cut, (120g)
• 2 cups cabbage, finely sliced
• Sprinkle thyme

Method

1. Heat medium size pot with olive oil.  Sauté onion on medium heat until softened, around 5 mins.
2. Add bacon and cook until browned.  Add celery, garlic, carrot, thyme and cabbage, continuing to sauté for 3-4 mins.
3. Add stock and potatoes, simmering until potatoes have cooked through, approx 20 mins.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste then serve.