Description
A comforting and healthy cabbage soup bursting with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a zesty lemon finish. This easy-to-make soup is perfect for a light meal or as a nutritious starter, featuring a savory blend of sautéed onions, carrots, celery, garlic, and cabbage simmered in vegetable broth and diced tomatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Herbs
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cabbage, chopped
- ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
Pantry Items and Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 4 to 6 cups vegetable broth (adjust depending on preferred thickness)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook the vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté them together for 4 to 5 minutes until they start to soften and become fragrant.
- Add the aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic along with dried oregano, dried basil, and salt. Cook for an additional minute, allowing the spices and garlic to release their flavors without burning.
- Add the cabbage: Add the chopped cabbage to the pot, stirring frequently. Let it sweat and soften for about 5 minutes so it melds with the other vegetables.
- Let it simmer: Pour in the vegetable broth and the diced tomatoes with their juices. Bring the soup to a simmer and let it cook uncovered for 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender to your liking.
- Finish and serve: Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the lemon juice, fresh parsley, and cracked black pepper to brighten and season the soup. Serve hot and enjoy this wholesome, flavorful dish.
Notes
- This cabbage soup is a cozy, low-carb, and healthy option perfect for quick meals or meal prep.
- Adjust the amount of vegetable broth depending on whether you prefer a thicker or more brothy soup.
- Fresh parsley and lemon juice added at the end enhance the flavor with brightness and freshness.
- Use fresh garlic and good-quality olive oil for best aroma and taste.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or protein sources to customize the soup to your liking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 469 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
