Cabbage Soup Spicy

Warm up your taste buds with this Spicy Cabbage Soup, a bold and flavorful twist on classic comfort food that’s both hearty and healthy. Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like tender green cabbage, carrots, and celery, this vibrant soup gets its kick from a zesty blend of hot sauce, paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes. Simmered in a savory vegetable broth with canned diced tomatoes, it’s a one-pot wonder that’s perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or meal prep. Ready in just 50 minutes and easily customizable for varying spice levels, this vegan and gluten-free dish is as satisfying as it is wholesome. Garnish with fresh parsley for a burst of color and serve it piping hot for the ultimate cold-weather comfort meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small green cabbage, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, sliced into thin rounds
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, canned
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it becomes translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the chopped cabbage, carrots, and celery to the pot. Stir and cook for about 5 minutes to allow the vegetables to soften slightly.

Step 5

Pour in the canned diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Add the hot sauce, paprika, ground cumin, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

Step 7

Bring the soup to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for 25–30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 8

Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning, adding more hot sauce or spices if desired.

Step 9

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley if using.

Step 10

Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2254.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	910.3

Total Fat 38.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6130.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 125.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.9g	0%
Total Sugars 48.4g
Protein 29.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 592.1mg	0%
Iron 13.4mg	0%
Potassium 4290.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.1%

Protein: 12.3%

Carbs: 51.6%