Hearty Cabbage Soup (Printable)
Hearty vegetable soup with tender cabbage, carrots, and aromatic herbs in a savory broth.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 medium head green cabbage, cored and chopped (about 6 cups)
02 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
03 - 2 celery stalks, diced
04 - 1 large onion, chopped
05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
07 - 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes, with juices
→ Broth & Seasonings
08 - 6 cups vegetable broth
09 - 2 tbsp olive oil
10 - 1 bay leaf
11 - 1 tsp dried thyme
12 - 1 tsp dried oregano
13 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
14 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
15 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
16 - Lemon wedges
# Directions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
03 - Add chopped cabbage, diced potato, and canned tomatoes with their juices. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
04 - Pour in vegetable broth. Add bay leaf, dried thyme, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to distribute seasonings evenly.
05 - Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes until all vegetables are tender.
06 - Remove and discard bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Its the kind of soup that tastes even better the next day like its been developing secrets overnight
- Everything goes into one pot and the oven does all the heavy lifting for you
02 -
- I once forgot to remove the bay leaf and someone bit into it which turned into a whole conversation about kitchen mistakes
- The smoked paprika quantity seems small but it's potent so resist the urge to double it
03 -
- Letting the soup cool completely before refrigerating helps prevent that fridge smell from taking over
- A hunk of crusty bread for dipping isn't optional in my house it's essential