Hearty Cabbage Soup

Warm up with a bowl of Hearty Cabbage Soup, a wholesome and nourishing recipe that’s packed with vibrant vegetables and bold flavors. Featuring tender green cabbage, sweet carrots, aromatic celery, and a medley of savory seasonings like garlic, thyme, and paprika, this comforting soup is both nutritious and satisfying. Simmered in a rich vegetable broth alongside tangy diced tomatoes, it’s a perfectly balanced, plant-based option for a cozy meal. Ready in just one hour, this one-pot wonder is easy to prepare and ideal for weeknight dinners or make-ahead lunches. Serve it steaming hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness. Perfect for anyone seeking healthy, hearty, and gluten-free comfort food!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 3 medium, sliced carrots
• 2 sliced celery stalks
• 1 small head, chopped green cabbage
• 1 14-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional) fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes, or until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the sliced carrots and celery to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Stir in the chopped cabbage and cook for 3 minutes, allowing it to soften slightly.

Step 6

Add the canned diced tomatoes (with their juices), vegetable broth, bay leaf, dried thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Bring the soup to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaf and taste the soup. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.

Step 10

Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3022.6 grams (3022.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1289

Total Fat 54.70g	70%
Saturated Fat 10.40g	52%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.60g
Cholesterol 8mg	3%
Sodium 8003mg	348%
Total Carbohydrate 173.30g	63%
Dietary Fiber 50.40g	180%
Total Sugars 68.10g
Protein 40.90g	82%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 780mg	60%
Iron 14mg	79%
Potassium 6139mg	131%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.5%

Protein: 12.1%

Carbs: 51.4%