Cabbage Soup
Cabbage soup is about as comfort and healthy as they come ! All you need to do is simmer a bunch of chopped boodle with mirepoix vegetables, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and herb for an easy and delightful, first gear calorie meal .
Because you all loved my lentil soup so much, I couldn ’ t expect to make this cabbage soup. It’s cozy, flavorful, and all sorts of healthy thanks to the nutritional powerhouse: cabbage! This vegetable shines bright with health benefits ( which I ’ ll catch to below ) and is a great anti-inflammatory and low-carb vegetable to include in your routine.
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And while this soup is on the light side, there ’ s so many ways to make this the hearty, winter soup of your dreams. It ’ s truly one of the most adaptable soup ! You can add in labor kernel, plant-based proteins, extra veggies, unlike spices and the list goes on. needle to say, this is a heating, soothing recipe you ’ ll want to keep up your sleeve during the cold winter months !
What’s In This Cabbage Soup?
While cabbage takes center phase in this soup, the supporting ingredients add tons of relish and texture. here ’ s what you ’ ll want .
- Cabbage: Green cabbage is best for its tenderness and sweetness when cooked, especially in soups.
- Mirepoix Vegetables: Chop up white onion, celery, and carrot for a nourishing veggie base.
- Garlic: Two cloves are great, but if you’re like me and love garlic, feel free to add a little more!
- Herbs: A combo of dried oregano, basil, and fresh parsley for herbal goodness.
- Diced Tomatoes: I’m using regular diced tomatoes, but feel free to use fire roasted tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Vegetable Broth: While this recipe uses 4 cups, you can add extra for a more brothy soup.
- Olive Oil: Gives the sautéed vegetables life in this soup recipe.
Find the printable recipe with measurements below .
Health Benefits Of Cabbage
not lone is this cruciferous vegetable easy on the wallet, but it ’ sulfur chockablock of health benefits ! The number is pretty extensive, but hera ’ s a few notes that foreground why everyone raves about boodle :
- Jam-packed with nutrients: These leaves have a mighty dose of Vitamin C (which is a great immune booster), along with fiber, potassium, magnesium, and a variety of other nutrients.
- Loaded with antioxidants: Aside from Vitamin C and manganese, cabbage really shines with phytonutrients, which are natural compounds that help prevent damage to your body’s cells.
- An anti-inflammatory superstar: With it’s strong strong anti-inflammatory agents such as sulforaphane and glutamine, cabbage can reduce irritation, pain, fever, and other bodily disorders.
- Great for digestion: Cabbage has 1 gram of fiber for every 10 calories. That helps fill you up, in a good way. It also keeps you regular, and it could help lower your “bad” (LDL) cholesterol and control your blood sugar.
- Helps with weight loss: Because cabbage is low in calories, the “cabbage soup diet” has been known to help shed a few pounds. But…you know I’m not a fan of detox diets and quick fixes. Your body still needs more nutrients from other foods. So just enjoy this soup for the vegetarian goodness that it offers.
How To Make The Best Cabbage Soup
If 30-minute meals are your jam, you ’ ll be happy to know this is one of them ! just promptly chop some vegetables, let it all simmer, and you ’ re ready to serve .
- Sauté the veggies: In a large pot, sauté the diced onions, carrot, and celery for about 5 minutes. Then stir in the garlic and spices.
- Load up the cabbage: Let the cabbage sweat for 5 minutes, while stirring frequently. It should get nice and soft.
- Add the rest: Pour in the vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes, and let it simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes until the veggies soften.
- Add the final touches. Remove the pot from heat, stir in lemon juice, parsley, pepper, and serve!
Flavorful Cabbage Soup Variations
The beauty of this soup is that it ’ s the arrant blank canvas. so if you want to make it excess flavorful or satiate, give these options a try !
- Beef it up with meat. You can add shredded chicken, diced baked chicken breast, carnitas, pulled pork, beef chunks, ground turkey, and the list goes on!
- Add in a vegan protein. For a vegetarian option, you can add in white beans, chickpeas, or lentils (just add a bit more broth for cooking).
- Load it up with extra vegetables. Whatever veggies you love, toss it in! A few favorites I love to add are bell peppers, zucchini slices, or leafy greens such as kale.
- Make it satiating with carbs. For an even heartier soup, add in chopped potato chunks or cooked rice.
- Add some heat. A dash of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes will add just the right amount of heat.
- Add more herbs. For a bigger herbal pop, add in fresh rosemary and thyme.
- Thicken the base up. Stir in some tomato paste to make the tomato broth a bit thicker.
How To Store And Reheat The Soup
- To store leftovers: Make sure to let your soup come to room temperature. Then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.
- Ways to freeze: Once the soup is moderately cooled, pour it into a freezer safe container or silicone freezing tray for pre-made servings. It will stay good for several months in the freezer.
- How to reheat: To reheat a single serving, pour it into a bowl and microwave it for a few minutes until warmed through. And for a bigger batch, just pour it back into the pot and warm it up on the stovetop.
More Easy Cabbage Recipes
The beauty of cabbage is that it can take on then many forms ! From raw to cooked, here ’ s a few delectable ideas to add to your tilt .
And if you ’ ra looking for more cozy winter soups, check out my excerpt of soup recipes !
Cabbage Soup Recipe Video
Want to see how I make this recipe ? Watch the video below!
If you make this cabbage soup, let me know how it turned out! I ’ d love to hear what you think in the comments below .
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This cabbage soup recipe is a cozy and healthy blend of cabbage, veggies, and herbs for an easy, low-carb meal!
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive vegetable oil
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1 onion, diced
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1 big carrot, diced
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2 celery stalks, diced
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 pilfer, chop
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1 ( 14-ounce ) can diced tomatoes
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4-6 cups vegetable broth, depending how thick or brothy you ‘d like it
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1-2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1/4 cup chopped newly parsley
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cracked black capsicum, to taste
Instructions
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Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, and add the diced onions, carrot, and celery. Cook for 4-5 minutes.
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Add the minced garlic and spices and stir for another minute.
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Add the cabbage and let it sweat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Pour in the vegetable broth and diced tomatoes and let it simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened to your liking.
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Remove the cabbage soup from the heat and add the lemon juice, parsley, and cracked black pepper. Give it another stir, then serve.
Lisa’s Tips
- If you love my big soup pot, it’s this Le Creuset round Dutch oven.
Nutrition
Calories:
142
kcal
,
Carbohydrates:
19
g
,
Protein:
3
g
,
Fat:
7
g
,
Saturated Fat:
1
g
,
Sodium:
1409
mg
,
Potassium:
511
mg
,
Fiber:
5
g
,
Sugar:
10
g
,
Vitamin A:
3607
IU
,
Vitamin C:
61
mg
,
Calcium:
103
mg
,
Iron:
2
mg
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