PURPLE/RED CABBAGE SOUP

Purple/red cabbage is a kind of cabbage which is dark red/ purple in colour. However the plant changes colour according the PH value of the soil. It tastes similar to green cabage but red cabbage has many nutrients. It has high content of vitamin C and K and vitamin A and B6 in good quantity. Red/purple cabbage is low in calories yet good source of fiber, plant based compounds and antioxidants. This nutritious vegetable offers many health benefits, such as helps in pain, swelling and discomfort, reduces risk of heart disease and strengthen our bones. Fiber in them enhances gut health.
So we should include this healthy and nutritious vegetable in our diet, whether eating it raw as salad or cooked. Today, I have prepared soup which is not visually lovely but delicious.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time : 15 minutes
Serves : 2 persons

Ingredients:

2 cup chopped red cabbage
1 small potato (chopped)
1 small onion (chopped)
3-4 garlic cloves(chopped)
1 tsp olive oil
1 bay leaf
1 tsp black pepper powder
Salt to taste
1 tbsp sunflower seeds

Mehod:

1. Heat oil in pressure cooker, add bayleaf, onion and garlic. Sauté for a while.

2.Further add cabbage and potato and sauté for a while. Add 1/4 cup of vegetable stock or plain water. Mix and close the lid of pressure cooker and cook for 3 whistles.

3. Once the steam releases, open the lid, remove bay leaf and grind it smooth.

4. Add water as per you choice of consistency of soup. Add salt and pepper to taste, boil for a few minutes.

5. Garnish with sunflower seeds or your choice of seeds. Serve hot.

Note:
1. Can add milk or any non-dairy milk instead of water.
2. Can add lemon juice.