Description
A comforting and nutritious soup filled with vibrant cabbage, tomatoes, and aromatic herbs—perfect for warming up on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
- Cabbage: 1 medium head, chopped
- Tomatoes: 2 cups diced (fresh or canned)
- Onion: 1 medium, diced
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Broth: 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- Carrots: 2 medium, diced
- Celery: 2 stalks, diced
- Herbs: 1 tsp dried thyme, 2 bay leaves, 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- Olive oil: 1 tbsp for sautéing
Instructions
- Sauté the base: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions and carrots, cooking until they soften, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add cabbage and broth: Gently fold in the chopped cabbage, stirring until slightly wilted. Pour in your broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Season it up: Toss in diced tomatoes, celery, thyme, and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Simmer to perfection: Lower the heat to a simmer and let the soup cook for 30-40 minutes. The longer it simmers, the more the flavors meld together.
- Finishing touches: Once the cabbage is tender, remove the bay leaves, and adjust seasoning as necessary. Stir in fresh parsley right before serving for a burst of freshness.
- Serve and enjoy: Ladle the soup into bowls, garnishing with a sprinkle of fresh herbs, and serve with crusty bread for dipping if desired.
Notes
For added protein, consider serving with shredded chicken or beans. This soup freezes well for future meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cabbage soup, low calorie soup, healthy soup, fat burning soup, vegetarian soup