Red Cabbage Soup

Transform your everyday soup routine with this vibrant and nutritious Red Cabbage Soup, a hearty and flavorful dish that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Featuring a medley of wholesome ingredients like shredded red cabbage, carrots, and celery, this soup gets its signature rich color and earthy sweetness from the star ingredient: red cabbage. Warm spices like cumin and paprika enhance its flavor profile, while a splash of apple cider vinegar adds a tangy brightness. Simmered in a savory vegetable broth and finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this easy-to-make soup is perfect for a cozy lunch or light dinner. Ready in just 50 minutes, it's vegan, gluten-free, and packed with antioxidants, making it a healthy choice the whole family will enjoy. Serve it with crusty bread for a complete and satisfying meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
• 1 medium celery stalk, diced
• 4 cups red cabbage, finely shredded
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced celery. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften.

Step 4

Add the shredded red cabbage to the pot and stir well to combine.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and add the bay leaf, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender.

Step 7

Remove the bay leaf and stir in the apple cider vinegar for a subtle tangy flavor.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 9

Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2018.8 grams (2018.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	985

Total Fat 41.90g	54%
Saturated Fat 7.10g	36%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.90g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5962mg	259%
Total Carbohydrate 130.80g	48%
Dietary Fiber 30.00g	107%
Total Sugars 41.60g
Protein 31.40g	63%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 461mg	35%
Iron 12mg	67%
Potassium 3980mg	85%

*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: 36.8%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 51.0%