With so many different soup recipes available the possibilities are endless but there is one soup ingredient that isn't as commonly used as it should be. Cabbage is often used in stir fries and on its own as
a side dish but cabbage is actually a perfect ingredient for a variety of different soups.
Cabbage has many powerful health benefits that justify making this vegetable an addition to a healthy diet. The phytochemicals in cabbage are called indoles and indoles have been shown to help in fighting cancer. The nutrients vary from
one cabbage type to another but all of them contain healthy properties.
Cabbage soup may be somewhat uncommon but it has a long history of use as a medicine. The predecessor of chicken soup, cabbage soup was often prepared and given to those fighting a cold. Paired with onion, garlic and spices, the healing
soup really did yield good benefits for those feeling poorly. The soup was also believed to boost the immune system of those trying to keep from coming down with a cold in the first place.
Natural pairings for cabbage include beef and beef stock, potatoes of any kind and garlic. Cabbage soup is nice and healthy and makes a hearty meal especially when served with a small salad and bread. Adding cabbage soup to the menu is one
simple and delicious way to fit this nutritional powerhouse into the daily diet. |
