Description

A cozy, comforting bowl of cabbage soup that’s both budget-friendly and packed with nourishing veggies. Made with green cabbage, tomatoes, and classic aromatics, this simple soup is full of flavor and perfect for make-ahead meals, detox days, or chilly nights. The best part? It’s made with pantry staples and comes together in under an hour. Whether you serve it solo or with a side of crusty bread, it’s one of those go-to recipes you’ll find yourself making again and again.

Ingredients

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2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 small head green cabbage, shredded
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
6 cups vegetable broth
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
2 bay leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes, splash of apple cider vinegar, fresh parsley for garnish

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft and golden, about 5-7 minutes.
Add garlic and cook another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in carrots and celery. Cook for 5 more minutes to soften slightly.
Add tomatoes with their juice and shredded cabbage. Stir well.
Pour in vegetable broth. Add oregano, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning. Add vinegar or lemon juice, if desired.
Serve hot with parsley garnish or bread on the side.

Notes

Use chicken broth if not vegetarian for a richer flavor.
Add white beans or chickpeas to bulk up the soup.
This soup tastes even better the next day.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 6
Calories: 135
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 610mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 0.7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 0mg