🥣 Old-Fashioned Cabbage Soup

 

🥣 Old-Fashioned Cabbage Soup

There’s something nostalgic about a big pot of simmering cabbage soup. It’s humble, comforting, and packed with flavor from tender vegetables and a light tomato broth. This Old-Fashioned Cabbage Soup is the kind of recipe your grandma might’ve made — cozy, budget-friendly, and nourishing for both body and soul. 💛

🥕 Healthy, hearty, and ready in under an hour — the perfect anytime soup!

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⭐ Why You’ll Love It

• Simple ingredients, big flavor

• Low in calories, high in comfort

• Perfect for meal prep or cozy nights in

• Naturally vegan and gluten-free

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🧂 Ingredients

(Makes about 6 servings)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 3 medium carrots, sliced

• 2 celery stalks, chopped

• ½ head green cabbage, chopped

• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (with juice)

• 6 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp paprika (optional)

• ½ tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning

• 1 bay leaf

• Fresh parsley, for garnish

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🍲 Instructions

1. Sauté the aromatics:
   In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables start to soften. Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds.

2. Add cabbage and tomatoes:
   Stir in chopped cabbage and diced tomatoes (with their juices).

3. Pour in broth and season:
   Add vegetable broth, salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and bay leaf. Stir well and bring to a boil.

4. Simmer until tender:
   Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25–30 minutes, until the cabbage and carrots are tender.

5. Finish and serve:
   Remove bay leaf, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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💡 Pro Tips

• Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.

• Stir in cooked ground beef, sausage, or beans for extra protein.

• Leftovers taste even better the next day!