Ingredients:

• 1 head of green cabbage, chopped
• 1 onion, diced
• 2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1-2 cups diced celery
• 1-2 cups diced carrots
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1-2 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Optional: additional vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, or mushrooms
• Optional: additional protein like diced chicken or ground beef

Instructions:

1. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the olive oil and let it heat up.
2. Add the diced onions and garlic to the pot and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened.
3. Add the diced celery and carrots, and sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes.
4. Stir in the diced tomatoes, broth, paprika, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.
6. Add the chopped cabbage and any additional vegetables you desire to the pot. Stir to combine.
7. Bring the soup back to a simmer and let it cook for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
8. If you want to add protein like diced chicken or ground beef, add it during the last 10-15 minutes of cooking.
9. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
10. Serve the soup hot and enjoy!

Note: You can add different seasonings to make it more flavorful