Easy Nourishing Vegetarian Cabbage SoupVeg
Warm up with this nourishing, super easy cabbage soup. This vegetarian meal is packed with fiber and nutrients, making it the perfect choice for a healthy diet. Using a simple mirepoix base of onion, celery, and carrots, combined with tender cabbage, diced tomatoes, and aromatic herbs, this soup comes together in less than 30 minutes. It's a versatile, low-calorie, and anti-inflammatory dish that is as delicious as it is simple to prepare. Serve it hot and enjoy every spoonful!
Ingredients
2 stalks of celery
1 large Carrot (thinly sliced)
1 no. Onion (sliced)
2 tbsp Olive oil
6 cups Cabbage (chopped)
2 cloves Garlic (minced)
1 tsp Oregano
1 tsp Basil Leaves
1 tsp Salt
4 cups of vegetable broth
1 cup Parsley
1 tbsp Lemon Juice
to taste Black Pepper (roughly crushed)
one 14-ounce can of diced tomatoes
Instructions
Step 1— Prepare the Mirepoix
1
Slice and dice the celery stalks into bite-sized pieces.
2
Cut the carrot in half, then halve those pieces lengthwise before slicing and dicing them into uniform chunks.
3
Slice and dice the onion.
4
Set these vegetables aside in a bowl.
Step 2— Prepare the Cabbage and Herbs
1
Slice your half-cabbage into quarters, remove the tough core, and chop it into pieces. You will need about 6–8 cups.
2
Finely chop the fresh parsley and set it aside in a small bowl.
Step 3— Sauté the Aromatics
1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2
Add the diced onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
3
Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, and salt. Cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly to release the fragrances.
Step 4— Cook the Cabbage
1
Add the chopped cabbage to the pot. Let it "sweat" for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently to ensure the cabbage softens evenly.
Step 5— Simmer the Soup
1
Pour in the vegetable broth and add the can of diced tomatoes (with their juices). Give everything a good stir.
2
Allow the soup to simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, or until all the vegetables reach your desired level of tenderness.
Step 6— Final Seasoning and Serving
1
Remove the pot from the heat.
2
Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and the fresh lemon juice.
3
Season with cracked black pepper to taste.
4
Serve hot, optionally finishing each bowl with an extra sprinkle of fresh parsley and a dash of black pepper.
Nutrition Facts
8 servings per recipe
