Description
A hearty and healthy cabbage soup recipe featuring fresh vegetables simmered in a flavorful broth. This comforting soup is perfect for a light meal, packed with nutrients, and easy to prepare with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 lbs cabbage, chopped (1 medium head of cabbage)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 large carrots, chopped
- 2 large celery stalks, chopped
Liquids & Canned Goods
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes, with juice (1 can)
Seasonings & Oils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
- 1 bay leaf
- Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
- Cook carrots and celery: Add the chopped carrots and celery to the pot. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until these vegetables begin to soften but still retain some bite.
- Add cabbage: Stir in the chopped cabbage and cook for another 5 minutes. This allows the cabbage to begin wilting and reduces its volume for better incorporation in the soup.
- Add broth and tomatoes: Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth, then add the canned diced tomatoes along with their juice to provide acidity and richness to the soup.
- Season and bring to boil: Season the mixture with dried thyme, salt, black pepper, and add the bay leaf for subtle herbal notes. Increase the heat and bring the soup to a rolling boil.
- Simmer the soup: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and allow the soup to simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes. This lets all the flavors meld together and the vegetables become tender.
- Adjust seasoning and finish: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning as needed by adding more salt or pepper. Remove the bay leaf before serving to avoid an overly strong flavor.
- Serve: Ladle the hot cabbage soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired for a pop of color and fresh flavor. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- Adding a splash of lemon juice before serving can brighten the flavors.
- For a spicy twist, add a pinch of red pepper flakes during cooking.
- Leftover soup can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- This soup is naturally low in calories and fat, making it a healthy option for weight management.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240 ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: cabbage soup, healthy soup, vegetable soup, low fat soup, easy soup recipe
