Cabbage Tomatillo Soup
Ingredients
- 1 head Green Cabbage
- 1 Onion
- 2 stalks Celery
- 1 Bell Pepper
- 1 Jalapeño
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 3 Bay Leaves
- 1 tbsp Mustard Seeds
- 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds
- 1 tbsp Dried Oregano
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 16 oz Jar of Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
- 15 oz Can of Butter Beans
- 8 oz Shredded Jackfruit
- 3 cubes Not Chick'n Bouillon
- 8 cups Water
- 2 Limes
Toppings
- 1 Avocado
- ⅓ cup Pumpkin Seeds
Instructions
Prepare the Soup
- Prep the vegetables. Core and thinly slice cabbage. Slice onion and celery. Chop bell pepper. Mince jalapeño and garlic. Juice the limes.
- Heat olive oil over medium-low heat in a large soup pot. Add onion, celery, bell pepper, salt and pepper. Sauté until onion is translucent, 3-5 minutes.
- Add cabbage, jalapeño, garlic, bay leaves, mustard seeds, coriander seeds, and dried oregano to pot and turn heat up to medium. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently.
- Add tomatillo salsa, butter beans, jackfruit, bouillon, and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Once soup is done cooking, turn off the heat and add the lime juice. Stir to combine.
Prepare the Toppings
- Cut avocado into bite-sized chunks. Toast pumpkin seeds over medium heat until they start to pop and turn brown.
- Serve soup topped with avocado and toasted pumpkin seeds.
Ok so here is my confession, the first time I made the soup I chose the wrong type of green salsa that had a temperature gauge that went to the TOP. So my husband loved it and had most of it to himself. Lol so this time I chose to use 7 fresh tomatillos instead. The soup was bright and fresh and tangy! This time I get to enjoy the rest of the pot.
Yes! You can definitely use fresh tomatillos as well. When I first made the soup I actually used leftover homemade salsa verde.
I love cabbage in anyway shape or form. I never even thought or bringing it together with tomatillos. WOW what a great combination of flavors. And then eaten with the Mexican Garlic bread, these 2 recipes are real winners. Can wait to try the others.