Description
Cabbage soup is a warm hug in a bowl, perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings. This healthy, budget-friendly dish combines tender cabbage, sweet carrots, and aromatic herbs in a delicious broth. It’s not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to suit various tastes. Serve it as a starter or light main dish, and enjoy the delightful flavors that warm both heart and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head green cabbage (about 1.5 lbs), chopped
- 2 large carrots, sliced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of half a lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces, dice the onion, and slice the carrots.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onions in olive oil until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and sliced carrots; cook until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Stir in chopped cabbage and tomato paste; cook until cabbage wilts slightly (about 3–4 minutes).
- Pour in vegetable broth and add thyme and bay leaf; bring to a gentle boil then simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper; squeeze lemon juice before serving if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing/Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg