Christmas Cabbage Soup
Warm up your holiday season with a hearty bowl of Christmas Cabbage Soup, the perfect blend of comfort and seasonal flavor. This festive soup features tender green cabbage, hearty potatoes, sweet carrots, and earthy celery, all simmered in a savory vegetable broth enhanced with aromatic thyme, smoked paprika, and a touch of garlic. A hint of diced tomatoes adds a subtle tang, while bay leaves infuse the soup with depth and warmth. Ready in just one hour, this vegan-friendly recipe is an ideal choice for an easy yet heartwarming Christmas dinner or a cozy weeknight meal during the winter season. Serve it alongside crusty bread for a rustic touch, and don’t forget the sprinkle of fresh parsley for an added pop of color and flavor. Perfectly wholesome and incredibly satisfying, this Christmas Cabbage Soup will keep everyone gathered around the table for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium head green cabbage, chopped
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 1 14-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 teaspoon thyme, dried
- 1 teaspoon paprika, smoked
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the chopped cabbage and cook for 5 minutes until it begins to wilt down.
Pour in the vegetable broth and canned diced tomatoes (including their liquid). Stir everything together.
Add the cubed potatoes, dried thyme, smoked paprika, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or pepper to your preference.
Remove the bay leaves before serving.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers for a comforting Christmas meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
287 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.6 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1209 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.7 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.0 g | ||
| Protein | 9.6 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 156 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1331 mg | 28% | |
*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.
