Rustic Cabbage Soup

Savor the hearty comfort of Rustic Cabbage Soup, a nourishing one-pot recipe packed with vibrant vegetables and warming spices. This wholesome soup combines tender cabbage, creamy potatoes, sweet carrots, and aromatic garlic in a savory vegetable broth, with a touch of paprika and thyme for depth of flavor. Easy to prepare in under an hour, it’s a budget-friendly dish perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or meal prepping. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness, and enjoy a bowl of this satisfying, naturally vegan and gluten-free classic. Perfect for fans of healthy, rustic comfort food!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the chopped cabbage and diced potatoes to the pot. Stir well to combine.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and canned diced tomatoes (with their juices). Stir again.

Step 6

Add the bay leaf, dried thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to distribute the spices.

Step 7

Bring the soup to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until the cabbage and potatoes are tender.

Step 9

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more salt or pepper.

Step 10

Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 11

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3313.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1617.2

Total Fat 55.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.5g
Cholesterol 7.9mg	0%
Sodium 6816.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 247.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 56.7g	0%
Total Sugars 67.9g
Protein 49.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 809.9mg	0%
Iron 18.5mg	0%
Potassium 7988.0mg	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: 29.4%

Protein: 11.8%

Carbs: 58.8%