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Lemmon Pepper Cabbage Soup

Samantha
A bright citrus soup loaded with chicken, vegetables and a peppery kick. This soup is the ultimate immunity boosting food that is easy on the stomach.
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Servings 6 people

Equipment

  • 1 knife
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 large pot
  • 1 bamboo steamer

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cabbage
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 sticks celery, sliced
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 bunch green onions, 2 tbsp reserved
  • 1 tbsp garlic, minced
  • 1-2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 32 oz chicken broth
  • 1 tsp seasoned vegetable base
  • 2-3 dashes soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp white pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 oz pre-cooked chicken optional
  • 8 steamed dumplings optional

Instructions
 

  • Sauté cabbage, carrots, celery, mushrooms, and garlic over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add lemon juice, chicken broth, seasoned vegetable base and soy sauce, and mix well.
  • Bring to a boil, add steamer or lid then reduce heat to simmer until vegetables are soft with a gentle bite.
  • Remove the steamer, season with salt and pepper, add chicken and dumplings and allow to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  • Garnish with remaining green onion and enjoy.