Description
This hearty and healthy cabbage soup is packed with nutritious vegetables, tender white beans, and flavorful herbs. Perfect for a comforting meal, it combines cabbage, carrots, potatoes, and tomatoes in a savory vegetable broth, simmered to tender perfection and garnished with fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 small green cabbage, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 celery ribs, sliced
- 2 Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
Liquids & Canned Goods
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 (15.5-ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed
Oils & Spices
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and sliced celery. Sauté them for about 8 minutes until they soften and become fragrant.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic, dried thyme, and a pinch of salt to the pot. Cook this mixture for around 1 minute until the garlic releases its aroma.
- Add Main Ingredients: Pour in the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, chopped cabbage, diced potatoes, and rinsed white beans. Stir everything together to combine the flavors thoroughly.
- Simmer the Soup: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Let the soup simmer gently for 25 to 30 minutes, or until all the vegetables are tender and melding together deliciously.
- Season and Serve: Taste the soup and add salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving the soup hot for a comforting meal.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, mash some of the beans before adding them in or reduce the amount of broth slightly.
- You can substitute white beans with cannellini or great northern beans.
- For added protein, you can add cooked chicken or turkey.
- This soup stores well and can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Feel free to add a splash of lemon juice before serving to brighten the flavors.
