Cabbage Soup with Apples and Thyme

Warm up with the comforting flavors of Cabbage Soup with Apples and Thyme, a wholesome dish that balances sweet and savory in every spoonful. This vibrant soup features tender green cabbage, earthy carrots, and a subtle sweetness from red apples, all simmered in a flavorful vegetable broth spiced with cumin and fresh thyme. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner, it's naturally vegan, gluten-free, and brimming with nutrients. A squeeze of lemon juice adds a hint of brightness, while fresh parsley offers a burst of color and freshness. Ready in just 50 minutes, this satisfying soup is an ideal way to cozy up with seasonal produce.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium head green cabbage, chopped
• 2 medium carrot, sliced
• 2 large red apple, cored and diced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the chopped cabbage, sliced carrots, and diced apples to the pot. Stir well to combine.

Step 5

Sprinkle the ground cumin and thyme leaves over the vegetables, stirring again to coat everything evenly with the spices.

Step 6

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 7

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer the soup uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until the cabbage and carrots are tender.

Step 8

Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste. If desired, stir in lemon juice for a hint of brightness.

Step 9

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Step 10

Enjoy your warm bowl of Cabbage Soup with Apples and Thyme!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2114.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1122.7

Total Fat 41.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4621.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 172.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.6g	0%
Total Sugars 72.5g
Protein 30.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 335.3mg	0%
Iron 10.0mg	0%
Potassium 3604.0mg	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: 31.8%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 58.1%