Description
This Healing Cabbage Soup is a nutritious and comforting dish filled with wholesome ingredients that are perfect for a nourishing meal. Packed with vegetables and flavorful herbs, this soup is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make.
Ingredients
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Cabbage Soup:
- 1 medium head of cabbage, chopped
- 2 large carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the Olive Oil: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
- Add Bell Peppers: Add the bell peppers and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Cook Cabbage: Stir in the chopped cabbage and cook for 5 minutes until slightly wilted.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Pour in the diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Season with salt, black pepper, oregano, basil, paprika, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Final Touch: Stir in lemon juice and fresh parsley just before serving.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead and freezes well.
- Add beans or shredded chicken for extra protein.
- Adjust seasonings to taste for more flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
