Description
A comforting and hearty cabbage soup recipe that is both delicious and nutritious. This vegan soup is packed with vegetables and flavorful herbs, making it a perfect choice for a light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetable Base:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Soup:
- 1/2 head green cabbage, chopped
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in garlic, cabbage, diced tomatoes, broth, thyme, paprika, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat, simmer for 25–30 minutes until vegetables are tender and flavors are blended.
- Finish: Remove bay leaf, stir in lemon juice, adjust seasoning, and serve hot with parsley.
Notes
- This soup is naturally low in calories and can be customized with beans, turkey, or rice for added protein and heartiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
