Hearty Cabbage Soup – A Comforting, Nourishing Meal

Hearty Cabbage Soup is the perfect dish for a cold day when you need something warm, filling, and satisfying.

Packed with nutritious vegetables and hearty ingredients like cabbage, carrots, and potatoes, this soup is both comforting and hearty. The flavorful broth, along with the addition of savory seasonings and optional meat, makes this soup a complete meal. It’s an excellent choice for a healthy lunch or dinner that’s easy to prepare and perfect for meal prepping.

Kitchen Equipment Needed

• Large pot or Dutch oven
• Knife and cutting board
• Stirring spoon
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Ladle

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth for more flavor)
2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 medium head of cabbage, shredded
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried rosemary
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup cooked ground beef or sausage (optional)

Directions

1. Heat the Pot: Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Sauté the Vegetables: Add the diced onion and garlic to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes, or until softened and fragrant.
3. Add the Broth and Vegetables: Add the vegetable broth, chopped carrots, potatoes, and shredded cabbage to the pot. Stir to combine.
4. Season the Soup: Add the diced tomatoes, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir to mix.
5. Simmer: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
6. Add Meat (Optional): If using cooked ground beef or sausage, add it to the pot and stir to combine. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.
7. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

40 minutes

Total Time

50 minutes

Nutrition (Per Serving)

Calories: 150
Protein: 4g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fat: 3g
Sugar: 7g

Expert Tips

Use a Hearty Broth: For more flavor, use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth. The added richness will enhance the soup’s taste.

Customize the Vegetables: Feel free to add more vegetables like celery, zucchini, or green beans for extra nutrition and flavor.

Make It Vegan: Omit the meat and use vegetable broth to make the soup vegan-friendly.

FAQs

Can I freeze this soup?
Yes, this soup freezes well. Allow it to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container or freezer bag. It can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Can I use frozen cabbage?
While fresh cabbage is preferred for texture, frozen cabbage can be used if fresh isn’t available. Just be sure to adjust cooking time as needed.

How can I make this soup spicier?
To add heat, try stirring in some red pepper flakes or a diced jalapeño when sautéing the onions and garlic.

Storing & Reheating

Room Temperature: Store leftover soup in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Freezer: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat on the stove or in the microwave.

Substitutions & Variations

Low-Carb: Replace the potatoes with cauliflower florets for a low-carb version of this soup.

Spicy: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a splash of hot sauce for an extra kick.

Meat-Free: Skip the meat and increase the amount of vegetables or beans for a filling vegetarian version.

Hearty Cabbage Soup – A Comforting, Nourishing Meal

Hearty Cabbage Soup is the perfect dish for a cold day when you need something warm, filling, and satisfying. Packed with nutritious vegetables and hearty ingredients like cabbage, carrots, and potatoes, this soup is both comforting and hearty.

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Equipment

• - Large pot or Dutch oven
• Knife and cutting board
• - Stirring spoon
• Measuring cups and spoons
• - Ladle

Ingredients

  

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion diced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth for more flavor
• 2 medium carrots peeled and chopped
• 3 medium potatoes peeled and diced
• 1 medium head of cabbage shredded
• 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup cooked ground beef or sausage optional

Instructions

 

• **Heat the Pot:** Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
• **Sauté the Vegetables:** Add the diced onion and garlic to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes, or until softened and fragrant.
• **Add the Broth and Vegetables:** Add the vegetable broth, chopped carrots, potatoes, and shredded cabbage to the pot. Stir to combine.
• **Season the Soup:** Add the diced tomatoes, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir to mix.
• **Simmer:** Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
• **Add Meat (Optional):** If using cooked ground beef or sausage, add it to the pot and stir to combine. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.
• **Serve:** Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot.