Step 1

In a large stockpot over medium heat, heat the olive oil.

Step 2

Stir the onion and the garlic into the hot oil and cook until the onion becomes transparent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the water, the chicken bouillon, the salt, and the pepper to the onion mixture and bring to a boil.

Step 4

Stir the cabbage into the soup mixture and reduce the heat to a simmer.

Step 5

Cook until the cabbage wilts, about 10 minutes.

Step 6

Stir the tomatoes into the soup and bring the soup to a boil.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the soup, stirring often, until it is heated through and the flavors have melded together, about 15-30 minutes.

Step 8

Serve.