Description
A hearty and flavorful cabbage soup packed with vegetables, herbs, and fresh parsley. This easy recipe is perfect for a comforting meal and can be customized to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cabbage, chopped
Seasonings & Herbs
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
Liquids
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 4 to 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook the vegetables. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the diced onions, carrot, and celery and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until they start to soften.
- Add the aromatics. Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, and salt. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the cabbage. Add the chopped cabbage to the pot and let it sweat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently to combine and soften.
- Let it simmer. Pour in the vegetable broth and the canned diced tomatoes. Bring the soup to a simmer and cook uncovered for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender to your liking.
- Finish and serve. Remove the pot from heat and stir in the lemon juice, fresh parsley, and cracked black pepper. Mix well and serve warm.
Notes
- To store for the week: Let the soup cool completely before transferring to an airtight container. It will keep for 4 to 5 days in the refrigerator.
- To freeze for later: Portion the soup into freezer-safe containers or use silicone trays for individual servings. Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Cabbage soup variations: Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins like beans or tofu to customize the soup to your liking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
