Mel Markon's Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup

Warm your soul with Mel Markon's Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup, a comforting, flavor-packed recipe that balances tangy apple cider vinegar with a touch of sweet brown sugar. This hearty soup features nutrient-rich green cabbage, tender carrots, and celery, all simmered in a robust tomato and vegetable broth base. Aromatic garlic and a hint of bay leaf elevate the taste, while fresh parsley provides a vibrant finishing touch. Ready in just about an hour, this easy-to-make soup is perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Whether you're looking for a vegetarian favorite or a light yet satisfying dish, this cabbage soup delivers wholesome flavor in every spoonful.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 medium head Green cabbage
• 1 large Yellow onion
• 2 medium Carrots
• 2 medium Celery stalks
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 6 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 15-ounce can Diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 whole Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Wash and core the green cabbage, then slice it into thin shreds. Set aside.

Step 2

Peel and dice the yellow onion. Dice the carrots and celery stalks into small, uniform pieces. Mince the garlic.

Step 3

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Add the diced tomatoes (with their juices), tomato paste, and bay leaf to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Add the shredded cabbage to the pot and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender.

Step 7

Stir in the apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed for the perfect balance of sweet and sour.

Step 8

Remove and discard the bay leaf. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2681.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1192.0

Total Fat 42.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6460.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 179.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 43.4g	0%
Total Sugars 78.7g
Protein 38.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 645.4mg	0%
Iron 13.9mg	0%
Potassium 5280.8mg	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: 30.6%

Protein: 12.3%

Carbs: 57.1%