Description
A cozy and healthy cabbage soup recipe featuring fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and a light lemon finish. Perfect as a low-carb, nourishing meal that comes together quickly on the stovetop.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- ½ cabbage, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Herbs and Spices
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
Liquids & Oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 4 to 6 cups vegetable broth (depending on desired thickness)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook the vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the diced onions, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Add the aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic along with the dried oregano, dried basil, and salt. Cook for an additional minute, allowing the spices and garlic to release their aromas.
- Sweat the cabbage: Add the chopped cabbage to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently to help the cabbage soften without browning.
- Simmer the soup: Pour in the vegetable broth and canned diced tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a simmer, leaving the pot uncovered. Let it cook for 10 minutes or until all the vegetables are tender to your liking.
- Finish and serve: Remove the pot from heat. Stir in lemon juice, fresh parsley, and cracked black pepper to taste. Mix well and serve hot for a comforting and healthy meal.
Notes
- This cabbage soup is a low-carb, healthy option packed with vitamins and fiber, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
- You can adjust the thickness by varying the amount of vegetable broth according to your preference.
- Fresh parsley and lemon juice brighten the flavors at the end, enhancing the overall taste profile.
- Feel free to add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle heat if desired.
- Serve with crusty bread or a side salad for a more substantial meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 469 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
