Cabbage Potato Soup

Course Main Dish, Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine Dairy-Free, Family Friendly, Gluten-Free, Low Calorie, Paleo Friendly, Vegan, Vegetarian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil or canola oil
  • .5 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp brown mustard seeds
  • 2 cups onions diced
  • 6 cups water
  • 4 carrots diced
  • .5 tsp tumeric
  • 4 potatoes medium sized, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups savoy cabbage finely shredded
  • 2 cups collard greens finaly shredded
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/8 to 1/4 tsp cayenne (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a stockpot. Cook cumin and mustard seeds for 1 to 2 minutes, until fragrant. Add diced onions and sauté until golden and soft, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Add water, carrots, turmeric, potatoes, and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for about 20 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Add cabbage and cook, covered, for 10 minutes. Add shredded collards and cook for another 10 minutes.
  • Stir enough to break up some of the potatoes. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne, if desired.

Notes

Nutrition Information
  • Calories: 103
  • Sodium: 420 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 22 g
  • Fiber: 4.7 g
  • Protein: 3 g
Variations
For additional texture and protein, stir in 2 cups cooked chick-peas along with the savoy cabbage.
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