Leona's Cabbage Soup

Warm, hearty, and brimming with wholesome ingredients, Leona's Cabbage Soup is the ultimate comfort food for any season. This vibrant vegetable-packed soup combines tender green cabbage, earthy potatoes, sweet carrots, and aromatic garlic in a flavorful broth enhanced with a hint of thyme and paprika. With a base of diced tomatoes and soothing vegetable stock, this recipe is a nourishing, one-pot wonder that comes together in just an hour, making it perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. Gluten-free and vegetarian, Leona's Cabbage Soup is as nutritious as it is delicious, with an irresistible blend of rustic flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds. Garnish with fresh parsley for a bright, herbaceous finish, and serve hot for a soul-satisfying bowl of goodness that feels like a hug in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small head green cabbage, chopped
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and chopped celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the chopped cabbage, diced potatoes, canned diced tomatoes (including the liquid), and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Sprinkle in the thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the bay leaf to the pot.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Remove the bay leaf and discard it. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.

Step 8

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3047.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1515.9

Total Fat 54.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.3g
Cholesterol 7.9mg	0%
Sodium 7667.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 231.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 49.4g	0%
Total Sugars 62.3g
Protein 43.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 721.7mg	0%
Iron 17.0mg	0%
Potassium 6860.0mg	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: 30.7%

Protein: 11.1%

Carbs: 58.2%