Parvati's Cabbage Soup [Vegan, Gluten & Oil-Free]

This soup was inspired by a desire for powerful healing spices from India for a bold flavor combined with the cleansing effect of cabbage. It is filled with holistic herbs such as curry, turmeric, ginger and more with crushed garlic, onions, cabbage and a touch of jalapeno for spice.  I recently watched The Hundred-Foot Journey which is a lovely movie based on a family who moves from India and open a restaurant in France against great odds. The movie left a big desire for more Indian food and thus this soup was born.  Flowing with the essence of love and hopes for healing I decided upon naming it Parvati's Cabbage Soup. Parvati is the Hindu Goddess of love, fertility and devotion,  whom wed Shiva. I feel this soup was inspired and it is my way of saying thank you to the Indian Culture for such delicious spices! This soup is cleanse-worthy, healing, flavorful and a touch spicy. Also fitting on my mom's birthday who is like a Goddess the way she offers so much love to so many people and is devoted to my father. Happy Birthday Mom! 

Parvati's Cabbage Soup:

• 2 Cloves Garlic - Minced
• 1 Medium Onion - Diced
• 1 Small Green Cabbage - Diced
• 4 Cups Water or Vegetable Broth
• 4 Medium Tomatoes - Chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Handful of Fresh Curry
• 2 tsp Ground Turmeric
• 1 tsp Ground Cumin
• 1 tsp Ground Coriander
• 1.25 tsp Chili Powder
• 1 tsp Ginger Powder
• 1 Jalapeno - Chopped
• 1-2 Key Limes
• Opt: Fresh Cilantro to Top

Directions:

1. In a large nonstick pan saute onions and garlic in water or vegetable broth for 1-2 minutes, stirring. Add cabbage and stir. Add 4 cups of water or vegetable broth, cover and cook over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes.
2. Add tomatoes and seasoning and stir. Cook 2-3 minutes.
3. Add the chopped jalapeno, cover and cook 7-8 minutes. Add lime juice and serve steaming hot! Opt to top with fresh cilantro.

PS - I'm working on my new cookbook due this year! I recently celebrated my birthday and enjoyed these treats which will be featured in my new cookbook. I'll be posting sneak peaks on social media such as Instagram under hashtag #artisticvegan and #artisticvegancookbook

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