Description
A hearty and healthy cabbage soup recipe packed with vegetables and flavorful herbs, perfect for a light dinner or meal prep. This easy-to-make soup uses simple ingredients and comes together quickly on the stovetop, offering a satisfying, low-calorie meal that's both comforting and nutritious.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cabbage, chopped
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 4 to 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the diced onions, carrot, and celery. Cook the vegetables for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.
- Add the aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, and salt. Cook for 1 minute to release the flavors.
- Add the cabbage: Add the chopped cabbage to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, allowing the cabbage to sweat and soften slightly.
- Let it simmer: Pour in the vegetable broth and the canned diced tomatoes with their juice. Stir to combine. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 10 minutes or until all the vegetables are tender to your liking.
- Finish and serve: Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the lemon juice, fresh parsley, and cracked black pepper to taste. Mix well and serve hot.
Notes
- Let the soup cool completely before storing it in an airtight container. It will stay good for 4 to 5 days in the refrigerator.
- For longer storage, freeze the soup in portioned containers or ice cube trays designed for freezing soup. It will keep up to 3 months frozen.
- Customize the soup by adding other vegetables like zucchini, green beans, or kale to suit your taste.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, reduce the amount of vegetable broth or simmer longer to concentrate the flavors.
- For an extra protein boost, add cooked beans or lentils before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
