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Best Cabbage Soup (Easy & Healthy!)

Best Cabbage Soup (Easy & Healthy!)

This comforting cabbage soup combines tender cabbage with aromatic vegetables and herbs for a nourishing, low-carb meal that's perfect for chilly days. The soup features a flavorful base of onion, carrot, and celery simmered with tomatoes and vegetable broth, finished with bright lemon juice and fresh parsley. It's versatile, healthy, and stores beautifully for meal prep throughout the week.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 1 large carrot (diced)
  • 2 celery stalks (diced)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cabbage (chopped)
  • 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 4 to 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
  • cracked black pepper (to taste)

Equipment

  • large pot
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cook the vegetables. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, and add the diced onions, carrot, and celery. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
  2. Add the aromatics. Add the minced garlic and spices and stir for another minute.
  3. Add the cabbage and let it sweat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Let it simmer. Pour in the vegetable broth and diced tomatoes and let it simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened to your liking.
  5. Finish and serve. Remove the cabbage soup from the heat and add the lemon juice, parsley, and cracked black pepper. Give it another stir, then serve.

Notes

Use more broth for a thinner soup or less for a stew-like consistency. The soup stores well in refrigerator for 5 days and freezes for up to 3 months. Flavors improve as they meld together overnight. Add beans, lentils, or chicken for a heartier version.