Hearty Cabbage Soup (Printable)
Hearty soup with cabbage, carrots, celery, and tomatoes in a savory herb broth. Ready in under an hour.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 medium head green cabbage, cored and chopped (about 6 cups)
02 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
03 - 2 celery stalks, diced
04 - 1 large onion, chopped
05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 medium potato, peeled and diced (optional)
07 - 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes, with juices
→ Broth & Seasonings
08 - 6 cups vegetable broth
09 - 2 tbsp olive oil
10 - 1 bay leaf
11 - 1 tsp dried thyme
12 - 1 tsp dried oregano
13 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
14 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
15 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
16 - Lemon wedges (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
03 - Add chopped cabbage, potato (if using), and diced tomatoes with their juices. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
04 - Pour in vegetable broth. Add bay leaf, dried thyme, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to incorporate seasonings.
05 - Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes until vegetables are tender and flavors have melded together.
06 - Remove and discard bay leaf. Taste soup and adjust salt and pepper seasoning as needed.
07 - Ladle hot soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It costs almost nothing to make but tastes like something you'd order at a cozy neighborhood restaurant
- The soup somehow improves overnight, making it the ultimate gift to your future self
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- Cabbage releases a surprising amount of water as it cooks, so don't panic if the soup seems thicker than expected the next day
- The smoked paprika is non-negotiable—regular paprika won't give you that subtle smoky depth
03 -
- Cut your cabbage into uniform pieces so everything cooks at the same rate
- Don't skip the lemon finish—it cuts through the richness and makes all the flavors pop