Hearty & Healthy Cabbage Soup Recipe – Easy and Delicious!
This easy cabbage soup recipe is packed with fresh vegetables, rich flavors, and essential nutrients. Perfect for weight loss, detox, or a comforting meal, this soup is low in calories yet incredibly filling. It's an excellent vegan, gluten-free, and budget-friendly dish that can be made in one pot in under an hour!
Equipment
- ✔️ Large soup pot or Dutch oven
- ✔️ Wooden spoon for stirring
- ✔️ Cutting board and sharp knife
- ✔️ Ladle for serving
- ✔️ Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- Base Ingredients:
- 1 small head of green cabbage chopped
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 carrots peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste optional, for a richer broth
- Seasonings & Herbs:
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano or thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for spice
- Optional Additions:
- 1 cup cooked beans white beans, kidney beans, or chickpeas
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken or ground beef
- ½ cup quinoa brown rice, or barley
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients
- 🧑🍳 Chop the cabbage, onion, carrots, celery, bell pepper, and garlic.
- Step 2: Sauté the Vegetables
- 🔥 In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- 🧅 Add onions, garlic, celery, and carrots. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
- 🌿 Stir in bell pepper, cabbage, and tomato paste. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Step 3: Add the Broth & Seasonings
- 💧 Pour in vegetable or chicken broth.
- 🍅 Add diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, bay leaf, and red pepper flakes.
- 🥄 Stir well and bring to a boil.
- Step 4: Simmer the Soup
- 🔥 Reduce heat and let the soup simmer for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 🥕 The cabbage should be tender, and the flavors should blend beautifully.
- Step 5: Taste & Adjust
- 👅 Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. If you want a richer flavor, add a splash of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar.
- Step 6: Serve & Enjoy!
- 🥣 Remove the bay leaf before serving.
- 🌿 Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy with crusty bread or brown rice.
Notes
✔️ For a thicker soup, blend a small portion using an immersion blender.
✔️ For extra protein, add beans, tofu, or shredded chicken.
✔️ Make it spicy by adding more red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
✔️ For meal prep, store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
✔️ For extra protein, add beans, tofu, or shredded chicken.
✔️ Make it spicy by adding more red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
✔️ For meal prep, store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.