Gingered Cabbage Soup
Cabbage Ginger Soup
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cabbage chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 piece of fresh ginger, peeled and minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups water
- Salt to taste
Preparation:
- Sauté onion and garlic in a large pot until translucent.
- Add cabbage and ginger, sauté for a few more minutes.
- Add water and bring to a boil.
- Simmer until cabbage are tender.
- Season with salt.
Benefits of This Recipe:
- Digestive Health: Ginger aids digestion and can help alleviate gastrointestinal discomfort.
- Immune Boost: Garlic and ginger are known for their immune-boosting properties, helping to ward off colds and infections.
- Low-Calorie: Cabbage is low in calories but high in fiber, making this soup filling without being heavy.
- Hydration: With its high water content, this soup contributes to hydration.
- Antioxidant-Rich: Garlic and cabbage are rich in antioxidants that help fight inflammation and oxidative stress.
Nutritive Value per Serving (approximate values):
- Calories: 40 kcal
- Protein: 1 gram
- Carbohydrates: 9 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Sugars: 3 grams
- Fat: 0.2 grams
- Vitamin C: 30% of the Daily Value (DV)
- Vitamin K: 20% of the DV
- Manganese: 10% of the DV
- Iron: 4% of the DV
Preparation:
- Sauté: In a large pot, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent.
- Add Ginger and Cabbage: Add the minced ginger and chopped cabbage to the pot, sautéing for a few more minutes until fragrant.
- Add Water: Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer until the cabbage is tender.
- Season: Season with salt to taste, and if desired, garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro before serving. Enjoy hot!
May 18, 2024
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