Description
A comforting and nutritious Healing Cabbage Soup packed with fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs, perfect for a light, wholesome meal to soothe and rejuvenate.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups green cabbage, chopped
- 2 large carrots, sliced
- 3 stalks celery, sliced
- 1 large potato, diced
Liquids & Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Onions: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent, releasing their natural sweetness.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
- Cook Vegetables: Add the chopped cabbage, sliced carrots, celery, and diced potato to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the vegetables to soften slightly.
- Add Broth and Seasonings: Pour in the vegetable broth, then stir in dried thyme, smoked paprika, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Mix everything thoroughly to combine the flavors.
- Simmer Soup: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer gently for 25-30 minutes until all the vegetables are tender and the flavors meld together.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the bay leaf from the pot. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute vegetable broth with chicken broth if preferred.
- For a creamier texture, blend part or all of the soup before serving.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving to brighten the flavors.
- This soup keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days and freezes beautifully.
