Description
This Healing Cabbage Soup is a comforting and nutritious vegetable soup packed with cabbage, carrots, celery, and potatoes simmered in a flavorful broth infused with thyme, smoked paprika, and garlic. Perfect for a light, wholesome meal that promotes wellness and aids digestion.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 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
- 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
- Heat the oil and sauté onion: In a large pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute to release its aroma, being careful not to burn it.
- Cook the vegetables: Add the chopped green cabbage, sliced carrots, celery, and diced potato to the pot. Cook them together for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally to combine and slightly soften the vegetables.
- Add broth and seasonings: Pour in the vegetable broth and add the dried thyme, smoked paprika, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir well to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
- Simmer the soup: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer gently for 25-30 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender and flavors meld together.
- Finish and serve: Remove the bay leaf from the soup. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if desired. Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley if you like. Serve immediately for a comforting meal.
Notes
- You can substitute vegetable broth with chicken broth for a non-vegetarian version.
- Adding a squeeze of lemon juice before serving brightens the flavors.
- This soup freezes well; store in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- For a creamier texture, blend a portion of the soup before serving.
- Adjust spices according to your heat preference, adding cayenne for a spicy kick.
