Here’s a hearty and healthy Cabbage Soup recipe — light, flavorful, and perfect for a comforting meal.
🥣 Cabbage Soup
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 1 small head green cabbage, chopped (about 6 cups)
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz / 410 g) diced tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- 1 bay leaf (optional)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: 1 lb (450 g) ground beef, sausage, or chicken
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Sauté Vegetables (Optional if adding meat)
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook 5–6 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- If using ground beef or sausage, brown it now and drain excess fat.
2️⃣ Add Broth & Cabbage
- Stir in chopped cabbage, diced tomatoes (with juice), broth, thyme, and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
3️⃣ Simmer
- Cover and simmer 20–30 minutes, until cabbage and vegetables are tender.
4️⃣ Season & Serve
- Remove bay leaf.
- Taste and adjust with salt, pepper, or a splash of vinegar for brightness.
- Serve hot, optionally with bread or crackers.
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Hearty version: Add potatoes, corn, or beans for more substance.
- Spicy: Add red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
- Creamy twist: Stir in ½ cup cream or coconut milk before serving.
- Make-ahead: Soup tastes even better the next day; refrigerate 3–4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Low-carb version: Skip potatoes or beans and load up on extra cabbage and zucchini.
If you like, I can give you a “Loaded Cabbage Soup” recipe with ground beef, tomatoes, potatoes, and hearty vegetables that makes a full meal in one pot.
