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Cabbage Soup 3 cups nonfat beef broth (beef is the best) or 3 cups nonfat vegetable broth (beef is the best) or 3  cups nonfat chicken broth (beef is the best) 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 cups chopped cabbage 1/2 yellow onion 1/2 cup chopped carrot 1/2 cup green beans 1/2 cup chopped zucchini 1/2 teaspoon basil 1/2 teaspoon oregano salt & pepper Directions: Spray pot with non stick cooking spray saute onions carrots and garlic for 5 minutes. Add broth, Tomato paste, cabbage, green beans, basil, oregano and Salt & Pepper to taste. Simmer for a about 5-10 minutes until all vegetables are tender then add the zuccini and simmer for another 5 or so minutes. I have tried different variations. Leaving out green beans. Adding chopped green onions in addition to the yellow onion. All very good. You can customise it a bit. Source

Source  Absolutely Best Potato Soup Servings 8 Ingredients : 1 pound bacon, chopped  2 stalks celery, diced  1 onion, chopped  3 cloves garlic, minced  8 potatoes, peeled and cubed  4 cups chicken stock, or enough to cover potatoes  3 tablespoons butter  1/4 cup all-purpose flour  1 cup heavy cream  1 teaspoon dried tarragon  3 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro  salt and pepper to taste Directions : In a Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until done. Remove bacon from pan, and set aside. Drain off all but 1/4 cup of the bacon grease. In the bacon grease remaining in the pan, saute the celery and onion until onion begins to turn clear. Add the garlic, and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the cubed potatoes, and toss to coat. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Return the bacon to the pan, and add enough chicken stock to just cover the potatoes. Cover, and simmer until potatoes ar...