Description
Cabbage soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for warming up on chilly evenings. This hearty dish combines crunchy cabbage with an array of fresh vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and celery, all simmered in a savory broth. Not only is this soup delicious and satisfying, but it’s also low in calories, making it an excellent choice for healthy meal prep or cozy dinners. With its vibrant flavors and nutritious ingredients, this recipe will surely become a go-to favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chopped cabbage
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until the onion is translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add chopped cabbage, sliced carrots, diced potatoes, and chopped celery to the pot. Cook for an additional 5 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth along with undrained diced tomatoes. Stir in dried thyme and paprika before bringing to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat and let it simmer gently for 30-40 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg