Cabbage Soup
This comforting cabbage soup is hearty, healthy, and easy to prepare. Packed with vegetables and simmered in a savory broth, it’s the perfect budget-friendly meal for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 medium head of cabbage chopped
- 1 large onion diced
- 2 carrots sliced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onions, carrots, and garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in diced tomatoes, broth, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add chopped cabbage and bring the soup to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 25–30 minutes, until cabbage is tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a bay leaf while simmering.
Swap vegetable broth for chicken broth for a richer taste.
Great served with crusty bread or a side salad.