Description
Comforting cabbage soup delivers a nourishing symphony of garden-fresh vegetables and robust flavors. Simmering with wholesome ingredients, this Mediterranean-inspired dish promises a satisfying meal that warms both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 1 small head of cabbage, shredded
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 medium zucchini, chopped
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup (0.12 liters) fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Liquids and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) can diced tomatoes, with juice
- 4 cups (0.95 liters) vegetable broth
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious pot over moderate temperature, introducing chopped onions, minced garlic, diced carrots, and sliced celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until vegetables become translucent and slightly softened.
- Incorporate zucchini and finely shredded cabbage into the pot, continuing to cook while stirring periodically for an additional 5 minutes.
- Pour in diced tomatoes with their natural juices, vegetable broth, and carefully sprinkle thyme, basil, oregano, salt, and ground black pepper. Elevate heat to generate a rolling boil.
- Immediately reduce heat to a gentle simmer, allowing the soup to gently bubble for 25-30 minutes. Vegetables should become fork-tender and develop a rich, harmonious flavor profile.
- Carefully taste the soup, adjusting seasonings to enhance overall depth and complexity.
- Transition pot from heat source and delicately fold freshly chopped parsley throughout, creating a vibrant finishing touch before ladling into warm serving bowls.
Notes
- Customize the soup’s thickness by adding more or less broth depending on your preference for a lighter or heartier consistency.
- Boost protein content by adding cooked lentils, white beans, or shredded chicken for a more filling meal.
- Enhance flavor complexity by roasting vegetables like zucchini and carrots before adding them to the soup for deeper, caramelized notes.
- Make the recipe gluten-free and low-carb by substituting cabbage with cauliflower or zucchini noodles for added nutrition and varied texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg