Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons olive oil

• 1-2 onions, diced
• 1 large cabbage (any kind) shredded
• 1 orr 2 medium or large carrots cut in coins or shredded
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 1 hot pepper, diced
• 2 to 3 cups diced tomatoes
• pinch dried thyme or a couple sprigs of fresh thyme
• salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 6 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

Heat oil in a large pot. Add diced onions and saute for 7-10 minutes, or
until wilted. Add diced hot pepper, red pepper and carrots. Continue to
cook for another 5 minutes. Add shredded cabbage and herbs. Mix well and
simmer on low heat for 30 minutes or so. When cabbage is reduced add diced
tomatoes, cover and cook at a simmer for another 20 or 30 minutes. Turn
off heat, add lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Serve in a bowl
as a soup or side dish. Garnish with your favorite fresh herbs.

Servings 4-6