Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup with Raisins

Warm your soul with the comforting, tangy-sweet flavors of Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup with Raisins. This vibrant, plant-based soup combines tender green cabbage, hearty carrots, and a luscious medley of savory and sweet elements, including plump raisins, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of brown sugar. Infused with aromatic garlic, onions, and a hint of paprika and allspice, every spoonful delivers a perfect balance of flavors that's both nostalgic and refreshing. Simmered to perfection in a vegetable broth with juicy canned tomatoes, this easy-to-make soup is ready in under an hour and makes for a wholesome, satisfying dish packed with nutrients. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or as a flavorful appetizer, it’s a delightful twist on traditional cabbage soup, complete with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a bright finish.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small head green cabbage, shredded
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into thin rounds
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 14-ounce can canned diced tomatoes (including juice)
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 0.5 cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1.5 teaspoons 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 chopped onion and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the shredded cabbage and sliced carrots to the pot. Stir well to combine with the onion and garlic, and let cook for 5 minutes to soften slightly.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and stir in the diced tomatoes with their juice.

Step 6

Add the apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, raisins, paprika, ground allspice, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine all ingredients.

Step 7

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage and carrots are tender and the flavors have melded.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or vinegar, if desired.

Step 9

Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2336.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1349.2

Total Fat 41.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7140.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 225.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.1g	0%
Total Sugars 117.3g
Protein 37.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 586.0mg	0%
Iron 13.5mg	0%
Potassium 4810.9mg	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: 26.3%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 63.2%