Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium head green cabbage (about 2 lbs), cored and chopped
1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tbsp tomato paste
6 cups vegetable broth (low sodium preferred)
1 bay leaf
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent.
Step 2: Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Step 3: Stir in the diced cabbage, diced tomatoes (undrained), tomato paste, vegetable broth, bay leaf, dried oregano, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes (if using). Season generously with salt and black pepper.
Step 4: Bring the cabbage soup recipe to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender.
Step 5: Remove the bay leaf before serving. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. If you desire a slightly thicker soup, you can mash a portion of the soup with a potato masher against the side of the pot.
Step 6: Ladle the hearty cabbage soup recipe into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or a dollop of sour cream, if desired. Enjoy this comforting meal!
Notes
This soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors have more time to meld. It stores wonderfully in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days, or can be frozen for up to 3 months. For an extra boost of flavor, consider adding a parmesan rind to the soup while it simmers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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