Red Cabbage Soup
Transform your everyday soup routine with this vibrant and nutritious Red Cabbage Soup, a hearty and flavorful dish that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Featuring a medley of wholesome ingredients like shredded red cabbage, carrots, and celery, this soup gets its signature rich color and earthy sweetness from the star ingredient: red cabbage. Warm spices like cumin and paprika enhance its flavor profile, while a splash of apple cider vinegar adds a tangy brightness. Simmered in a savory vegetable broth and finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this easy-to-make soup is perfect for a cozy lunch or light dinner. Ready in just 50 minutes, it's vegan, gluten-free, and packed with antioxidants, making it a healthy choice the whole family will enjoy. Serve it with crusty bread for a complete and satisfying meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
- 1 medium celery stalk, diced
- 4 cups red cabbage, finely shredded
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced celery. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften.
Add the shredded red cabbage to the pot and stir well to combine.
Pour in the vegetable broth and add the bay leaf, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender.
Remove the bay leaf and stir in the apple cider vinegar for a subtle tangy flavor.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
985 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.9 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5962 mg | 259% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 130.8 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.0 g | 107% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.6 g | ||
| Protein | 31.4 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 461 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 3980 mg | 85% | |
*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.
