Description
This Healing Cabbage Soup is a wholesome and comforting vegetable soup packed with nutritious ingredients like cabbage, carrots, celery, and potatoes simmered in a flavorful vegetable broth with aromatic herbs. Perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner, this soup is easy to make and naturally vegan and gluten-free.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups green cabbage, chopped
- 2 large carrots, sliced
- 3 stalks celery, sliced
- 1 large potato, diced
Liquids & Herbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil: Warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the vegetables.
- Sauté Onion: Add the diced onion to the pot and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes translucent and soft.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, allowing the garlic to release its fragrance without burning.
- Cook Vegetables: Add the chopped cabbage, sliced carrots, celery, and diced potato to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes while stirring occasionally to start softening the vegetables.
- Add Broth and Seasonings: Pour in 6 cups of vegetable broth and stir in dried thyme, smoked paprika, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Mix everything thoroughly to combine all the flavors.
- Simmer Soup: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 25-30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the bay leaf and taste the soup to adjust seasoning if needed. Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- This soup is naturally vegan and gluten-free.
- Use fresh herbs if available for enhanced flavor instead of dried thyme and parsley.
- For a creamier texture, you can blend a portion of the soup and mix it back in.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days or can be frozen for longer storage.
- Adjust salt and spices according to personal preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
