Description
Cabbage soup is a heartwarming dish that brings comfort and flavor to your table. Packed with tender cabbage, sweet carrots, and aromatic herbs, this soup is perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings. It’s quick to prepare and can easily be customized with your favorite vegetables. Enjoy a bowlful of warmth and nostalgia as you savor every spoonful of this delightful recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head green cabbage (approx. 1 pound)
- 2 large carrots, sliced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces. Dice the onions and slice the carrots.
- In a large pot, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add sliced carrots and cook for a couple of minutes before adding the chopped cabbage.
- Pour in vegetable broth and diced tomatoes (juice included). Bring to a gentle boil.
- Add thyme and bay leaf; reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30-40 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Remove bay leaf before serving; adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg