Description
Hearty Cabbage Soup: Comfort in Every Savory Spoonful is a warm and nourishing dish that brings together the wholesome goodness of fresh vegetables and hearty beans. Perfect for chilly evenings or meal prep, this soup is packed with flavor and nutrition, making it a comforting addition to any table. With its rich taste and satisfying texture, this recipe will quickly become a go-to favorite for cozy gatherings or solo dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock for vegetarian)
- 1 head cabbage, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 5 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Start by washing and chopping all the vegetables: cabbage into bite-sized pieces, carrots into rounds, celery diced, onion diced, and garlic minced.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, add a drizzle of oil (optional) and sauté the onions until translucent. Add garlic, celery, and carrots; cook until softened.
- Pour in the chicken stock along with the tomato paste; stir well to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add chopped cabbage and rinsed Great Northern beans to the pot.
- Stir in thyme sprigs, bay leaf, and salt; allow the soup to simmer for about 30 minutes until the cabbage is tender.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary before serving; remove bay leaf.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg