Description
A hearty and healthy cabbage soup made with aromatic vegetables, herbs, and a flavorful vegetable broth. Perfect as a light meal or starter, this soup is easy to prepare and customizable to your taste.
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
Herbs and Seasonings
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
Liquids and Other
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 4 to 6 cups vegetable broth, depending on desired thickness
- 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 onion, carrot, and celery to the pot, cooking and stirring for 4 to 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add the aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, and salt. Cook for an additional 1 minute to release the flavors.
- Add the cabbage: Add the chopped cabbage to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently to allow it to sweat and soften.
- Let it simmer: Pour in the vegetable broth and diced tomatoes. Bring the soup to a simmer and cook uncovered for 10 minutes, or until all the vegetables reach your preferred tenderness.
- Finish and serve: Remove the soup from heat. Stir in the lemon juice, fresh parsley, and cracked black pepper to taste. Mix well and serve hot.
Notes
- Let the soup cool completely before storing in an airtight container; it will keep for 4 to 5 days in the refrigerator.
- Freeze leftovers in portioned containers or silicone trays for up to 3 months for easy meal prep.
- Customize your cabbage soup by adding other vegetables like zucchini, green beans, or kale for added variety and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 2 cups)
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
