Description
This easy and nutritious cabbage soup recipe combines fresh cabbage, carrots, celery, diced tomatoes, and aromatic spices in a flavorful broth. Perfect for a light main dish or a comforting meal, it is quick to prepare and packed with vegetables.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 5 cups cabbage, chopped (about 1/2 head of green cabbage)
Canned Goods & Stock
- 2 (14 oz.) cans petite diced tomatoes, preferably with garlic and basil
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock, low sodium
Spices & Seasonings
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/4 tsp fennel seeds, crushed
- 1/4 tsp ground coriander seeds
- 1/8 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Add 1 tablespoon of butter to a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the diced onion, sliced carrots, and diced celery for about 4 minutes until they begin to soften. Then add the minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds more until fragrant.
- Add Cabbage: Stir in the chopped cabbage to combine the vegetables well in the pot.
- Add Liquids and Spices: Pour in the canned diced tomatoes along with their juice and the low sodium vegetable or chicken stock. Stir in the crushed fennel seeds, ground coriander, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper, mixing everything thoroughly.
- Simmer the Soup: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the pot. Let it cook gently for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and flavors have melded.
- Serve: Once cooked, remove from heat and sprinkle the freshly chopped parsley on top as a garnish. Serve warm and enjoy your healthy and flavorful cabbage soup!
Notes
- You can use either vegetable or chicken stock depending on your dietary preference.
- For a spicier version, consider adding a pinch of red chili flakes.
- To make this soup vegan, use vegetable stock and replace butter with olive oil.
- This soup stores well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and tastes great reheated.
- Adding a squeeze of lemon juice before serving can brighten the flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
