Peasant Soup Like Olga's

Cozy up with a bowl of "Peasant Soup Like Olga's," a hearty and rustic homestyle soup brimming with vibrant vegetables and comforting flavors. This one-pot wonder combines classic ingredients like tender potatoes, sweet cabbage, aromatic garlic, and wholesome carrots, all simmered together in a savory vegetable broth infused with paprika and thyme. The addition of canned diced tomatoes lends a touch of tanginess to the broth, while a garnish of fresh parsley and a side of crusty bread elevate this simple, nourishing meal into something truly satisfying. Ready in just over an hour and perfect for feeding a crowd, this easy-to-follow recipe is a warm embrace on a chilly day and an excellent choice for a healthy, budget-friendly dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 cups cabbage, roughly chopped
• 1 14-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
• 0 crusty bread (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the diced potatoes, chopped cabbage, canned diced tomatoes (with their juice), and vegetable broth. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Toss in the bay leaf, dried thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the flavors have melded together.

Step 7

Remove the bay leaf and taste the soup. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 8

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish each serving with chopped parsley if desired. Serve with crusty bread on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3115.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1830.5

Total Fat 56.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.3g
Cholesterol 7.9mg	0%
Sodium 6754.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 297.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 47.3g	0%
Total Sugars 55.4g
Protein 54.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 629.7mg	0%
Iron 19.1mg	0%
Potassium 7642.9mg	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: 26.4%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 62.3%