Sheila's Cabbage Soup

Warm, hearty, and brimming with vibrant vegetables, Sheila's Cabbage Soup is the ultimate comfort food with a healthy twist. This rustic soup combines the bold flavors of garlic, sweet carrots, and celery with the earthy richness of green cabbage, all simmered in a savory broth infused with tomatoes and fragrant spices like thyme and cumin. Ready in just one hour, this easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or a wholesome weekend meal. Lightweight yet satisfying, it's a great choice for clean eating or a cozy vegetarian dish that can be customized to taste. Finished with optional parsley for a fresh pop of color, Sheila's Cabbage Soup is best served piping hot, guaranteeing a soul-soothing bowl every time. Keywords: cabbage soup, healthy cabbage soup recipe, vegetarian soup, comforting cabbage soup, easy vegetable soup recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, sliced
• 1 medium head green cabbage, chopped
• 28 ounces diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon 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 and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the sliced carrots and celery, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Stir in the chopped cabbage, diced tomatoes (with juice), and vegetable broth.

Step 6

Add the bay leaf, dried thyme, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine.

Step 7

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 9

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3532.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1336.2

Total Fat 43.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6127.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 213.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 57.7g	0%
Total Sugars 90.9g
Protein 49.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 875.1mg	0%
Iron 18.3mg	0%
Potassium 6879.2mg	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: 27.3%

Protein: 13.6%

Carbs: 59.1%