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Hearty Cabbage Soup Recipe

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  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A hearty and wholesome cabbage soup packed with nutritious vegetables, white beans, and flavorful herbs. This comforting dish is perfect for a light yet filling meal and easy to prepare on the stovetop.


Ingredients

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Vegetables

  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 celery rib, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, grated
  • 2 Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
  • 1 small green cabbage, about 1 pound (9 cups chopped)

Liquids & Canned Goods

  • 2 (14.5-ounce) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (15.5-ounce) can cooked white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

Oils & Seasonings

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¾ teaspoon sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish


Instructions

  1. Heat the oil: Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Sauté vegetables: Add the chopped carrots, diced onion, diced celery, sea salt, and several grinds of black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes until the vegetables soften.
  3. Add vinegar and tomatoes: Stir in the white wine vinegar, then add the fire-roasted diced tomatoes along with their juices.
  4. Add broth and beans: Pour in the vegetable broth and add the drained and rinsed white beans.
  5. Add remaining ingredients: Stir in the grated garlic, diced potatoes, chopped cabbage, and dried thyme.
  6. Simmer soup: Cover the pot and let the soup simmer gently for 30 minutes until the potatoes and cabbage are tender.
  7. Season and garnish: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use fire-roasted tomatoes for added smoky flavor, but regular diced tomatoes work as well.
  • To make the soup heartier, add cooked sausage or shredded chicken if not vegetarian.
  • For a creamier texture, mash some of the beans before adding to the soup.
  • The soup keeps well refrigerated for up to 4 days and freezes nicely.
  • Customize seasoning with other herbs like bay leaf or rosemary if desired.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
  • Calories: 180 kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 540 mg
  • Fat: 5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 7 g
  • Protein: 7 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg