Description
This Cabbage Soup Recipe is a light yet satisfying dish perfect for cool evenings. Fresh cabbage, carrot, celery, and tomatoes simmer in fragrant vegetable broth with basil, oregano, and parsley, creating a balanced, aromatic flavor. A splash of lemon juice brightens the soup, while black pepper and salt enhance seasoning. Ready in just 30 minutes, it offers a low‑calorie, comforting meal ideal for families or solo diners seeking a nutritious, homemade comfort food. It goes great with toast!!.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 cabbage, chopped
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Add chopped cabbage, diced carrot, and chopped celery; cook for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, dried basil, dried oregano, chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning if needed, add optional smoked beef, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a heartier version
- add cooked shredded smoked beef during the last five minutes of simmering. Adjust herbs to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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