3 Simple Ways to Cook Delicious Cabbage and Tomato Soup that Anyone Can Make

Prepare the ingredients

With 1/2 a cabbage (about 0.5kg) after purchasing, remove 2 – 3 layers of outer leaves, then cut it into bite-sized pieces. Soak the cabbage in diluted salt water for 5 minutes, then rinse with clean water and let it drain.

With 1 tomato, cut an X shape on the tail of the tomato, then blanch it in boiling water for about 30 seconds, at which point the skin will peel off easily. Remove the skin, cut the tomato in half and discard the seeds, then dice it.

Cook the onion broth

Turn on the stove to medium heat, add 3 tablespoons of cooking oil to the pot, when the oil is hot, add 1 chopped onion (diced), and 4 minced garlic cloves, sauté for about 5 minutes.

Next, add 2 liters of water to the pot along with 4 teaspoons of chicken seasoning, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper. Stir well and let the water boil for about 10 minutes.

Cooking soup

You put the cabbage into the pot, continue to cook the soup for 10 minutes, then add the tomatoes and stir well, allowing the soup to cook for about 10 minutes before seasoning to taste.

Finished product

Thus, our dish has been completed quickly. The broth is fragrant and sweet, with a naturally sweet and sour taste, the cabbage is soft but still has a slight crunch along with its distinctive flavor, and the sweet and sour tomatoes enhance the dish’s appeal. This dish is sure to please many people’s palates.

Prepare the vegetables

First, cut 1/2 head of cabbage (about 0.5kg) into bite-sized square pieces.

For 0.5kg of mini carrots, wash the skin thoroughly, then cut into pieces about the length of your pinky finger.

For 1 onion, peel off the outer skin, then dice it, and slice 4 cloves of garlic.

For the remaining 200gr of celery, remove the roots and leaves, keep the stems, and cut them into small pieces.

Finally, soak all the ingredients in diluted salt water for about 5 minutes, then rinse with clean water and drain.

Cook the soup

Turn on the stove at medium heat, add all the prepared vegetables into the pot along with 1 can (400ml) of diced tomatoes, 1 can (411ml) of stewed tomatoes, 2 liters of water, 1 teaspoon of ground pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of dried basil leaves, and 1/2 teaspoon of red chili sauce.

Continue to cook the soup until the broth boils for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat, cover, and continue to cook for another 10 minutes before turning off the stove.

Final product

The dish is now complete. The aroma of basil leaves enhances the delicious smell, the broth has a mild spiciness from the chili and pepper, combined with the sweetness and sourness of cabbage and tomatoes, making the dish more appealing.

Preparing canned cabbage and tomato soup in this style will create a unique flavor for the family.

Prepare the tomatoes

With 2 tomatoes after buying, you cut an X shape at the tail of the tomato, put it into boiling water for about 30 seconds so that the skin of the tomato peels off, then take it out, peel and remove the seeds, then cut into wedges.

Next, put the tomatoes into the blender, you proceed to blend the tomatoes until smooth.

Prepare the other ingredients

With 1/2 cabbage (about 0.5kg), cut it into small bite-sized pieces and wash it thoroughly with water, then drain.

Next, chop 200gr of shallots finely.

Sauté cabbage and shallots

Turn on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to the pan, and when the oil is hot, add minced ginger and garlic to sauté until fragrant.

Next, add the shallots along with 1 bay leaf and sauté evenly for 2 minutes.

Then, add the cabbage and continue to sauté for another 2 minutes.

Cooking Soup

Now, add 1 liter of water to the pan with the blended tomato water, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and 2 teaspoons of vinegar, then stir well for 3 minutes to allow the ingredients and seasonings to mix together.

Next, add 2 teaspoons of diluted cornstarch to the soup, continue cooking for 2 minutes before turning off the heat. You can also add 1 teaspoon of soy sauce and a bit of cilantro to the soup to make the dish more appealing.

Final Product

The blended tomato cabbage soup is ready to be enjoyed. The sweet and sour broth is extremely delicious, along with the naturally soft and sweet cabbage, and the aroma of bay leaves enhances the unique flavor of the dish.