Description
Cabbage soup is a nourishing and hearty dish that warms the soul, making it perfect for chilly evenings. This vibrant recipe combines crunchy cabbage, aromatic vegetables, and savory broth into a comforting bowl of goodness. Ready in under an hour, it’s an ideal choice for meal prep or entertaining guests while being budget-friendly. Enjoy every spoonful of this wholesome delight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head green cabbage (about 2 lbs), chopped
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add chopped cabbage and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- Stir in tomato paste, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until veggies are tender.
- Taste for seasoning adjustments before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg