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