Here’s a hearty and healthy recipe for Cabbage Soup—light, flavorful, and perfect as a meal or starter.
Classic Cabbage Soup
Ingredients
- 1 small head green cabbage, chopped (about 6 cups)
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: 1 bay leaf, chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics:
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Add liquids and cabbage:
- Stir in diced tomatoes (with juice) and broth.
- Add chopped cabbage, thyme, paprika, and bay leaf if using.
- Simmer:
- Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer 25–30 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
- Season and serve:
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
- Remove bay leaf, garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve hot with crusty bread.
💡 Tips:
- For a hearty version, add diced potatoes, beans, or cooked sausage.
- For lighter, low-calorie soup, skip oil and use more broth.
- Soup stores well in the fridge for 3–4 days and tastes even better the next day as flavors meld.
I can also give a quick 30-minute cabbage soup recipe with ground beef or turkey for a filling, protein-packed version.
Do you want me to share that version?
