Inspired by Southern Italian cooking, this soup uses olive oil, cabbage, chickpeas, tomatoes, and broth to create a nourishing meal that’s easy on digestion and naturally anti-inflammatory. The rich tomato base, made with a full can of tomato paste, adds depth and flavor without heaviness — just the way it’s been done in Italian kitchens for generations.
Canned tomatoes are just as healthy as fresh and are rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant linked to reduced inflammation and heart health. Cooking them in olive oil helps the body absorb those nutrients more effectively. Chickpeas add fiber and plant-based protein, cabbage supports gut health, and a splash of lemon at the end brightens the soup while supporting digestion and mineral absorption.
This is not a restrictive or trend-based recipe. It’s a warm, practical soup you can return to again and again — perfect for anyone looking to reduce inflammation naturally while enjoying real, satisfying food.
🥣 Ingredients:
Olive oil, 1 onion, 4 cloves garlic, 1 can tomato paste, 1 can diced tomatoes, 1/2 head of cabbage, 1 can chickpeas, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp paprika, 4-6 cups chicken or vegetable broth, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
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38 Comments
We just made a homemade chicken 🐔 soup. And the chicken was delicious! Such comfort you can’t describe. It’s the noodles. 🍜 we got them at a Polish market. There are lighter noodles as I find out Italian ones just absorb the broth too much. Nonetheless Lisa your on point soup 🍲 is definitely called for. Ontario has been cold and snowing! 🌨️ Brrrrr ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
I love soups like this. I could eat things like this at least 5 times a week. Seriously. I will make a note to make this soon. I already have everything except the cabbage 👍
I will be trying tthis!
Thank you Lisa for yet another great recipe..
Will definitely make it.
Perfect for freezing snowy Toronto..
wow ! the timing for this one is great ! i feel a bit under it at the moment, and i have everything to make it YAY ! Thanks Lisa !
Wow, and thank you, definitely I will try this soup.
It looks delicious, healthy and easy to make.
God bless you and thank you, for sharing. 🙏❤️🌟👍💫✨
I always make homemade soups so I know whats in it! I do low sodium! Thanks lisa! ❤❤
I really love the health info you include in your videos….makes me want to eat what you are showing all that much more! Thank you , Lisa for educating us in nutrition.
I love the addition of a bit of lemon juice! I will do this. 💗
Your recipes have been a lifesaver for me. Thank you so much! ❤
This looks delicious. Love how you build up the base of the soup before adding the broth. I think it really develops the flavor (but i often forget to do it😅) Thank you, Lisa!
This soup recipe sounds amazing. Thank you dear Lisa..God bless you..Sherri-Idaho
Yummy. Guess what I'm making for dinner tomorrow. Thanks❤
I just love your videos! You forgot to mention all the valuable goodness of oregano!
It looks so good Lisa! Could I use navy beans instead of chickpeas? Have a very happy week ☺️👍🏼
I just made it n it turned out very good thank Lisa ! Simple n easy . 6:53
This looks delicious! I'll make it soon. You always look so pretty and I'm a lipstick person so I love yours!
Definitely gonna make this
Hi Lisa ❤ this soup sounds delicious,i can not wait to try it out 😊,I like having soup 🍲 more this time of year they just have a way of warming me up it’s been so cold this winter 🥶. Thank you 🙏 for sharing.
I'm going to make your exact recipe for supper tonight! I can't wait to try it! ❤
After watching this I did a crockpot version after church, but could be made before church.
I heated my crockpot sauted my oinions and garlic in olive oil right in the crockpot, added bag cabbage I needed to use along with leftover broth then added the tomatoes products and seasoning.
Turn it on an may be occasioal stiring.
I'm definitely making this soup! Grazie!
Looks delicious
Sounds so good, think I have everything to make it, maybe tomorrow. Thank you for sharing it!
My husband is one week from a robotic hip replacement. He's pretty uncomfortable and cannot take any pain meds. I plan to cook this tomorrow and hopefully, even if it's just delish, it will bring some relief. Inflammation can definitely be increased with the wrong diet. Thank you, Lisa.
Yum
Thanks! This will certainly help inflammation.
Looks so good. What is the name of your knives you use. It looks interesting.
Can I substitute red cabbages instead of green and can I use ground turkey instead of the chick peas?
Nope I can’t do paprika and chickpeas so will need to try something else. 😢
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This looks delish. I suffer from inflammation. Making this soup this week.
Healing and delicious!🥰👍🏻🥣
Sounds wonderful. There's not an ingredient listed that I don't like, so I'm going to give this a try. Thank you.
Thank you, my dear. I have been experiencing much inflammation in my body due to a chronic spine issue…I cannot wait to make this and fill my body with nutrition while helping it heal and feel better. Your video was a big gift for me today! 🥰
Thank you!!!♥️
I just made this soup today, and it is absolutely delicious! I added some carrots, and an extra can of chicken peas. I had 2 bowls!
Hi Lisa ! Thank you for this recipe! I made it tonight, and my husband and I enjoyed it !