Description
Get ready to warm up with a bowl of Spicy Tenderloin and Cabbage Soup! This dynamic dish combines lean chicken tenderloin with a medley of vibrant vegetables, simmered in a luscious and spicy tomato broth. It’s nutritious, satisfying, and perfect for a home-cooked meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
– 1 pound chicken tenderloin, cut into bite-sized pieces
– 2 cans stewed tomatoes (14.5 oz each)
– 1 packet Lipton onion soup mix
– 1 large bunch celery, chopped small
– 1 small head cabbage, chopped
– 1 onion, diced
– 6 cups vegetable broth
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1-2 carrots, sliced (optional)
– 1-2 bell peppers, chopped (optional)
– A pinch of red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
Instructions
Prepare the Ingredients:
– Cut the chicken tenderloin into bite-sized pieces.
– Chop the cabbage, dice the onion, slice the carrots, and chop the bell peppers and celery into small pieces.
Cook the Soup:
– In a large pot, brown the chicken pieces over medium-high heat until they are cooked through.
– Add the chopped cabbage, diced onion, stewed tomatoes with juice, chopped celery, and onion soup mix to the pot.
– Stir in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
– Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the soup simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and flavors meld.
Season and Serve:
– Taste the soup and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes for an added kick, if desired.
– Serve hot, with optional garnishes like fresh herbs or crusty bread.