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.
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.