Description
This homemade cabbage soup is a nourishing bowl of goodness that combines fresh vegetables with rich flavors. Perfect for chilly evenings, this recipe showcases crisp cabbage, aromatic herbs, and a medley of colorful veggies simmered to perfection. With its hearty texture and delightful taste, it’s sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head green cabbage (about 2 lbs), chopped
- 2 medium carrots, grated or thinly sliced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 large sweet onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 tsp dried thyme or 2 tsp fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and drizzle with olive oil. Add chopped onions, celery, and carrots; sauté until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and shredded cabbage; cook for about 5 minutes until the cabbage wilts.
- Pour in vegetable broth and diced tomatoes; bring to a gentle boil.
- Add thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Simmer uncovered for approximately 30 minutes until all vegetables are tender.
- Remove bay leaves, squeeze lemon juice over each serving if desired, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg