Peasant Soup
Warm, hearty, and rustic, Peasant Soup is a comforting medley of fresh vegetables simmered to perfection in a savory vegetable broth. This traditional recipe showcases simple, wholesome ingredients like tender potatoes, sweet cabbage, vibrant carrots, and aromatic garlic, all complemented by the rich flavors of thyme, bay leaf, and a touch of acidity from canned diced tomatoes. Perfect for chilly days, this one-pot wonder is both budget-friendly and nutritious, requiring just 15 minutes of prep time before the magic happens on the stovetop. Serve it hot, garnished with fresh parsley, alongside crusty bread for a satisfying meal that feels like a warm hug. Ideal for cozy dinners, meal prepping, or a vegan-friendly option, this soup is a delicious way to celebrate the beauty of humble ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion
- 2 medium carrots
- 2 medium celery stalks
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 3 medium potatoes
- 1 small head cabbage
- 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Dice the onion, slice the carrots and celery, and mince the garlic.
Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for 1 more minute until fragrant.
Peel and chop the potatoes into small cubes. Shred the cabbage.
Add the potatoes, cabbage, diced tomatoes (including their juice), vegetable broth, thyme, and bay leaf to the pot. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Discard the bay leaf before serving.
Garnish each serving with freshly chopped parsley. Serve hot with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1740 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.2 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.1 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 6514 mg | 283% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 278.4 g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 53.6 g | 191% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.3 g | ||
| Protein | 51.6 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 669 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 19.1 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 7992 mg | 170% | |
*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.
