Rustic Cabbage Soup
Savor the hearty comfort of Rustic Cabbage Soup, a nourishing one-pot recipe packed with vibrant vegetables and warming spices. This wholesome soup combines tender cabbage, creamy potatoes, sweet carrots, and aromatic garlic in a savory vegetable broth, with a touch of paprika and thyme for depth of flavor. Easy to prepare in under an hour, it’s a budget-friendly dish perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or meal prepping. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness, and enjoy a bowl of this satisfying, naturally vegan and gluten-free classic. Perfect for fans of healthy, rustic comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 2 medium, peeled and diced carrots
- 2 diced celery stalks
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 small, cored and chopped green cabbage
- 2 medium, peeled and diced potatoes
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 14-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste) salt
- 0.5 teaspoon (adjust to taste) black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional for garnish) parsley
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the chopped cabbage and diced potatoes to the pot. Stir well to combine.
Pour in the vegetable broth and canned diced tomatoes (with their juices). Stir again.
Add the bay leaf, dried thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to distribute the spices.
Bring the soup to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until the cabbage and potatoes are tender.
Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more salt or pepper.
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
248 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.8 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 1017 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.4 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.9 g | ||
| Protein | 7.8 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 126 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1099 mg | 23% | |
*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.
