Cabbage Soup Spicy
Warm up your taste buds with this Spicy Cabbage Soup, a bold and flavorful twist on classic comfort food that’s both hearty and healthy. Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like tender green cabbage, carrots, and celery, this vibrant soup gets its kick from a zesty blend of hot sauce, paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes. Simmered in a savory vegetable broth with canned diced tomatoes, it’s a one-pot wonder that’s perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or meal prep. Ready in just 50 minutes and easily customizable for varying spice levels, this vegan and gluten-free dish is as satisfying as it is wholesome. Garnish with fresh parsley for a burst of color and serve it piping hot for the ultimate cold-weather comfort meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small green cabbage, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, sliced into thin rounds
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, canned
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it becomes translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the chopped cabbage, carrots, and celery to the pot. Stir and cook for about 5 minutes to allow the vegetables to soften slightly.
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Stir to combine.
Add the hot sauce, paprika, ground cumin, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Bring the soup to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for 25–30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning, adding more hot sauce or spices if desired.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley if using.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
910 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.9 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6131 mg | 267% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.1 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.9 g | 125% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.4 g | ||
| Protein | 29.9 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 592 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 4290 mg | 91% | |
*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.
