Spicy Hot Cabbage Soup

Warm up your senses with this vibrant and bold Spicy Hot Cabbage Soup, a comforting yet fiery dish perfect for chilly days or whenever you crave a kick of heat. Packed with wholesome vegetables like green cabbage, carrots, celery, and red bell pepper, this soup is simmered in a rich tomato and vegetable broth spiced with cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, cumin, and a hint of red pepper flakes for a satisfying depth of flavor. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is ideal for meal prep or a wholesome family dinner, serving up six generous portions. Garnished with fresh parsley, it’s not only delicious but also beautifully aromatic. Perfect for fans of spice and healthy comfort food, this one-pot recipe is a flavorful way to elevate your soup repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium green cabbage, roughly chopped
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the chopped cabbage, carrots, celery, and red bell pepper to the pot. Stir to combine and cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the vegetables to slightly soften.

Step 5

Pour in the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth, stirring well to combine.

Step 6

Add the cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, ground cumin, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes. Stir thoroughly to evenly distribute the spices.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more salt or spices if desired.

Step 9

Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3557.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1352.3

Total Fat 45.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6181.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 212.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 59.7g	0%
Total Sugars 87.4g
Protein 48.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 888.6mg	0%
Iron 20.8mg	0%
Potassium 7214.6mg	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: 28.2%

Protein: 13.3%

Carbs: 58.5%