Cabbage Stew Basic
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Cabbage Stew Basic, a wholesome and hearty recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. This one-pot wonder combines tender cabbage, sweet carrots, and diced tomatoes in a flavorful vegetable or chicken broth, enhanced with fragrant thyme and parsley. Optional ingredients like smoked paprika add a subtle smoky depth, while cooked beans make it even heartier and protein-packed. Ready in under an hour, this nutritious stew is perfect for feeding a crowd or saving as leftovers. Serve it with crusty bread for a cozy, satisfying meal that’s both budget-friendly and loaded with nutritious vegetables. This easy cabbage stew is a must-try for fans of simple, savory comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 head cabbage, chopped
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 can canned diced tomatoes (14 oz)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons optional: smoked paprika
- 1 cup optional: cooked beans (kidney or white beans)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute, until fragrant.
Add the sliced carrots and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the chopped cabbage, allowing it to cook down slightly for 5 minutes.
Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth, and add the canned diced tomatoes with their juices.
Stir in the dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, black pepper, and optional smoked paprika (if using).
Bring the stew to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
If using cooked beans, stir them into the stew during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving. Serve hot with crusty bread or on its own.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
863 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.3 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 8228 mg | 358% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 114.4 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.8 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.2 g | ||
| Protein | 37.5 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 412 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 3095 mg | 66% | |
*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.
