Hearty Cabbage Soup

INGREDIENTS
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, diced 2 quarts water
3 teaspoons ginger, minced
6 cups chicken stock / bone broth
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
1 head cabbage, cored and coarsely chopped
3 chicken breasts, diced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon sugar (this balances the acidity of the tomatoes)

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large stockpot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic; cook until onion is transparent, about 5 minutes.
2. Add cabbage and cook until cabbage starts to wilt, about 5-7 minutes
3. Stir in chicken stock / bone broth, tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil add diced chicken breasts. Return to a boil, then simmer 15 to 30 minutes, stirring often.

*Can be enjoyed as a soup or poured over cooked short grain (sushi) rice.