Cabbage Vegetable Soup

Ingredients
1 medium head cabbage, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 large carrots, sliced
2 bell peppers (any color), chopped
3 celery stalks, chopped
1 can (400 g / 14–15 oz) diced tomatoes
6 cups (1.5 liters) vegetable or chicken broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

Sauté the Base
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add onion and cook 3–4 minutes until soft.
Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.

Add Vegetables
Stir in carrots, celery, and bell peppers.
Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Simmer
Add chopped cabbage, diced tomatoes (with juice), broth, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer 25–30 minutes until vegetables are tender.