Description
This BEST Cabbage Soup is a flavorful, healthy, and easy-to-make vegetable soup perfect for a quick and comforting meal. Loaded with fresh cabbage, carrots, celery, and aromatic herbs, it simmers to tender perfection with a bright hint of lemon juice and fresh parsley to finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, it makes a nutritious lunch or dinner option that can be customized to your preferred broth thickness.
Ingredients
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Vegetables and Aromatics
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion (diced)
- 1 large carrot (diced)
- 2 celery stalks (diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ cabbage (chopped)
Seasonings and Liquids
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 4 to 6 cups vegetable broth (depending on desired thickness)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
- Cracked black pepper (to taste)
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 them for 4 to 5 minutes until they start to soften.
- Stir: Mix the vegetables to get even cooking and prevent sticking.
- Add the aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic along with dried oregano, dried basil, and salt. Cook for about one more minute until fragrant.
- Add the cabbage: Incorporate the chopped cabbage into the pot. Let it sweat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently so it softens evenly and releases its flavor.
- Simmer: Pour in the vegetable broth and the canned diced tomatoes with their juice. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook uncovered for 10 minutes, or until all the vegetables are tender to your liking.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the soup from heat. Stir in lemon juice, fresh parsley, and cracked black pepper to taste. Give the soup one final stir and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of vegetable broth based on whether you prefer a thicker or more brothy soup.
- Fresh parsley adds a bright, fresh note; you can substitute with cilantro or omit if preferred.
- This soup stores well and tastes great the next day once flavors have melded.
- For a heartier version, add cooked beans or lentils during the simmer step.
- Use low-sodium vegetable broth to manage salt content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cabbage soup, vegetarian soup, healthy soup, easy soup recipe, vegetable soup, quick dinner, low calorie soup
