Description
Cabbage soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings. This vibrant dish combines fresh cabbage, sweet carrots, and aromatic herbs in a hearty broth that warms the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium green cabbage, chopped
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Chop cabbage, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, warm olive oil and sauté onions and garlic until translucent (3-5 minutes).
- Add chopped cabbage, carrots, celery, and diced tomatoes with their juice; pour in vegetable broth until submerged.
- Season with salt, black pepper, thyme, and bay leaves; bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning or add lemon juice as desired.
- Serve hot in bowls garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins.
- Enjoy with crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg