French Cabbage Soup
Warm, comforting, and irresistibly aromatic, French Cabbage Soup is the ultimate expression of rustic French cuisine. This hearty, wholesome soup pairs tender green cabbage with a medley of fragrant vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions, all simmered to perfection in a savory vegetable broth infused with thyme and bay leaf. The addition of creamy Russet potatoes adds a satisfying thickness, while a touch of garlic enhances the depth of flavor. Ready in just an hour, this vegan-friendly soup is perfect for cozy family dinners or as a light, nourishing appetizer. Serve it hot, topped with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, for a dish that’s as healthy as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium head green cabbage
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large, diced yellow onion
- 2 small, diced carrots
- 2 diced celery stalks
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 medium, peeled and cubed Russet potato
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage if wilted or damaged. Cut the cabbage into quarters, remove the core, and thinly slice each quarter.
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 more minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Stir in the cubed potato and sliced cabbage. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the cabbage to wilt slightly.
Pour in the vegetable broth and add the bay leaf and thyme sprigs. Stir in kosher salt and black pepper.
Bring the soup to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs from the soup. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1241 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.3 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.6 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4672 mg | 203% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 186.5 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.2 g | 154% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.0 g | ||
| Protein | 40.4 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 646 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 13.0 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 5967 mg | 127% | |
*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.
