Description
This Healing Cabbage Soup is a nourishing and light dish that’s perfect for a comforting meal. Packed with veggies and flavorful herbs, it’s a vegan soup that’s both delicious and easy to make.
Ingredients
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Vegetable Base:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 1/2 head green cabbage, shredded
Broth and Seasonings:
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Add Cabbage: Stir in the shredded cabbage and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Cook Soup: Add the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 25–30 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Finish and Serve: Remove bay leaf, stir in lemon juice, adjust seasoning to taste, and serve hot. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- This soup is light, nourishing, and great for digestion.
- Add beans or cooked chicken for extra protein.
- Freezes well for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
