Cabbage soup is a traditional and healthy dish that is filling and low in calories. If you want a light meal or something to warm you up when it’s cold outside, this soup is a great option. It’s easy to prepare, full of healthy vegetables, and can be customized to your liking.
List of ingredients:
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 onion, chopped into small pieces
3 pieces of garlic, finely chopped
3 carrots, peeled and cut into pieces.
2 pieces of celery, cut into small pieces.
1 small cabbage, remove the core and chop it.
One can of diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces).
6 cups of vegetable broth can also be used with chicken broth for more flavor.
1 teaspoon of dried thyme
1 teaspoon of dried basil
1 leaf from the bay tree
Add salt and pepper according to your preference.
1 zucchini, cut into small pieces (if desired)
1 cup of green beans, with the ends removed and cut into small pieces, about 1 inch long.
1 tablespoon of lemon juice (if desired, for extra freshness)
Fresh parsley to decorate.
Directions:
Cook the fragrant ingredients: In a big pot, warm the olive oil on medium heat. Put the chopped onion in the pan and cook until it becomes soft, which should take around 4-5 minutes. Put the garlic, carrots, and celery in the pan and cook for 5 more minutes until the vegetables start to get soft and the garlic smells good.
Put the cabbage in: Mix in the chopped cabbage and cook for around 3 minutes until it starts to soften a bit.
Add broth and spices: Pour the vegetable broth into the pot, then add the chopped tomatoes, thyme, basil, and bay leaf. Heat the soup until it boils, then lower the heat and let it cook gently for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft.
You can also add vegetables if you want. If you choose to add zucchini or green beans, put them in the soup during the final 10 minutes of cooking. This will make sure they are soft but not cooked for too long.
Add salt and pepper to the soup to taste. To make the taste fresher, add the lemon juice right before you serve it.
Serve the cabbage soup in bowls and add fresh parsley on top. Eat with crunchy bread or by itself for a nutritious and fulfilling meal.
Cooking Advice: Customize it: You can add extra vegetables or use whatever you have available. Potatoes, bell peppers, or spinach would be delicious in this soup.
For a heartier meal, you can include beans or cooked chicken to make cabbage soup more filling.
Suitable for preparing meals in advance: This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for 5 days and frozen for 3 months.
Recipe Information:
Time to prepare: 10 minutes
Time needed for cooking: 30 minutes
Number of portions: 6 to 8
This cabbage soup is the perfect comforting dish that is both good for you and delicious. If you want to eat healthier or just feel like having a comforting homemade meal, you should definitely give this recipe a try!
