Cabbage Soup Ala Nita
Warm, hearty, and packed with wholesome goodness, Cabbage Soup Ala Nita is your go-to recipe for a comforting meal that’s both nourishing and flavorful. This one-pot wonder combines fresh vegetables—like tender shredded cabbage, sweet carrots, and aromatic celery—with tangy canned diced tomatoes and fragrant spices, including thyme and oregano, all simmered in a rich vegetable broth. A touch of lemon juice and fresh parsley add a refreshing brightness that elevates the soup’s flavors. Ready in under an hour, this easy-to-make cabbage soup is not only healthy but perfect for meal prep or a satisfying weeknight dinner. Serve it alongside crusty bread or savor it solo—either way, it’s a deliciously light dish that’s sure to please. Perfect for those searching for hearty vegetable soup recipes, healthy comfort food, or cabbage-inspired dishes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 stalks celery stalks, sliced
- 1 small head green cabbage, shredded
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (canned, with juice)
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the sliced carrots and celery, cooking for 5 minutes.
Add the shredded cabbage to the pot and stir to combine with the other vegetables.
Pour in the diced tomatoes (with juice) and vegetable broth.
Add the bay leaf, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Stir in the freshly chopped parsley and lemon juice for a burst of freshness.
Serve the soup warm with crusty bread or as a standalone dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1109 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.2 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4330 mg | 188% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 161.8 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.5 g | 145% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.8 g | ||
| Protein | 38.6 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 618 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 5024 mg | 107% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
