Cape Verde Vegetable Soup

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1 pinch summer savory or 1 pinch thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon ground dried red chili (or to taste)
• 1 cup sliced okra
• 3 cups chopped fresh tomatoes (or 2 cups canned tomatoes with juice)
• 3 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
• 1 lemon, juice of
• 2 cups diced potatoes
• 2 cups sliced cabbage (cut into 1-inch lengths)
• chopped fresh parsley
• chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

• 1 sautee the onions and the garlic in the oil for 10 minute add the summer savory or thyme and the ground chiles and sautee gently, stirring often, for another 5 minutes.
• 2 add the rest of the ingredients, excet the lemon juice, and bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minute add the lemon juice. serve topped with chopped fresh parsley or more fresh cilantro or both.