Here’s a simple, cozy cabbage soup recipe 🥬🍲
It’s warm, filling, and easy to adjust.
Ingredients (serves ~4–6)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ head green cabbage, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 can (14–15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp paprika or thyme (optional)
- 1 bay leaf (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté the base
Heat oil in a large pot. Cook onion for 3–4 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. - Add vegetables
Stir in cabbage, carrots, and celery. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. - Simmer
Add tomatoes, broth, and seasonings. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 25–30 minutes until vegetables are tender. - Taste & serve
Remove bay leaf. Adjust salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Optional Add-Ins
- Protein: sausage, ground beef, or chicken
- Extra flavor: splash of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- Hearty: add potatoes or rice
- Spicy: pinch of red pepper flakes 🌶️
If you want, I can make it:
- Weight-loss style (very light)
- Creamy cabbage soup
- Old-fashioned with beef
- Slow cooker version
Just let me know!
