Description
This comforting cabbage soup is a healthy, hearty, and simple recipe perfect for warming up on chilly days. Packed with nutrient-rich vegetables and seasoned with fragrant thyme, it comes together quickly on the stovetop and delivers a flavorful, satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare and enjoy any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 medium head of cabbage, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the pot: Place a large pot over medium heat and allow it to warm up.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and cook them until they are soft and fragrant, which will take about 3-4 minutes.
- Add carrots and cabbage: Stir in the diced carrots and chopped cabbage, cooking them together for about 5 minutes to slightly soften the vegetables and meld the flavors.
- Add liquids: Pour in 4 cups of vegetable broth and the can of diced tomatoes to the pot, creating a flavorful base for the soup.
- Season: Stir in 1 teaspoon of dried thyme along with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences to enhance the soup’s flavor.
- Simmer: Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the vegetables to become tender.
- Serve: Once the soup has simmered sufficiently, ladle it into bowls and serve hot for a cozy and nutritious meal.
Notes
- This soup is naturally gluten-free and vegan, making it suitable for many dietary restrictions.
- You can add other vegetables like celery or potatoes for extra heartiness.
- For a spicier kick, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes during seasoning.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Adjust the thickness by adding more broth or cooking longer to concentrate flavors.
