Description
A comforting and nutritious cabbage soup recipe featuring fresh vegetables and savory broth, perfect for a healthy meal that is simple to prepare, low in calories, and highly customizable to suit any taste or dietary preference.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 medium green cabbage, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
Liquids & Canned
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (optional)
Seasonings & Oils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Fresh Herbs (optional)
- Fresh parsley or dill, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Your Vegetables: Wash and chop the green cabbage into bite-sized pieces. Dice the carrots, celery, and onion, and mince the garlic cloves. Having all vegetables prepped ahead makes cooking smooth and enjoyable.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and celery, stirring occasionally until translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute to release its aroma.
- Add the Vegetables: Toss in the diced carrots and chopped cabbage, stirring well to combine. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the cabbage begins to soften but retains some crunch.
- Pour in Broth and Simmer: Add the vegetable or chicken broth, diced tomatoes if using, and the bay leaf. Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes until vegetables are tender and flavors meld.
- Season and Serve: Remove the bay leaf. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in fresh parsley or dill if desired. Ladle into bowls and enjoy warm.
Notes
- Choose fresh, firm green cabbage for the best texture and flavor.
- Do not overcook the cabbage to keep a slight crunch and avoid mushiness.
- Add a pinch of sugar if your broth or tomatoes are very acidic to balance flavors.
- Add bay leaf early during simmering; add fresh herbs near the end for freshness.
- For thicker soup, mash some veggies against the side of the pot and stir.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cabbage soup, healthy soup, vegetarian soup, low calorie soup, comfort food, easy soup recipe