1 tablespoon oil or butter
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small head cabbage, chopped
1 can diced tomatoes
6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar
Heat oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat
Add onion, carrots, and celery
Cook until softened
Add garlic and cook briefly
Add cabbage, tomatoes, broth, salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf
Bring to a boil
Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender
Stir in lemon juice or vinegar
Remove bay leaf
Serve hot