Description
Cabbage soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This wholesome dish combines tender cabbage, vibrant vegetables, and savory broth, creating a warm hug in a bowl. Easy to make and customizable with leftover veggies, each spoonful bursts with flavor and freshness. Enjoy it solo or paired with crusty bread for a satisfying meal that brings everyone together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head green cabbage, chopped
- 2 large carrots, sliced
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (or 2 fresh tomatoes, chopped)
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 bay leaf)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your vegetables by washing and chopping them into uniform bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions and garlic until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the chopped carrots, celery, and cabbage; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and add the diced tomatoes; bring to a gentle boil.
- Season with thyme, salt, pepper, and optional bay leaf; reduce heat and let simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes.
- Taste the soup and adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap cabbage for kale or spinach for variation. Add proteins like shredded chicken or beans for extra nourishment. For enhanced flavor, consider adding smoked paprika or fresh herbs like dill.