Chicken Soup with Cabbage

Chicken Soup with Cabbage

10 servings
This chicken cabbage soup with lots of veggies, garlic, and herbs makes a delicious low-carb stew that is sure to cure and comfort on chilly winter nights.

Ingredients

  • water

    quarts

    6 kcal
  • whole chicken

    giblets removed

    1
  • carrots

    chopped

    5
  • stalks celery

    chopped

    4
  • onion

    chopped

    1 medium
  • chopped cabbage
    2 c
  • chicken bouillon granules
    2 tbsp
  • dried dill weed
    2 tbsp
  • butter
    1 tbsp
  • dried parsley
    1 tbsp
  • ground thyme
    1 tbsp
  • garlic

    minced

    2 cloves
  • ground white pepper
    2 tsp
  • bay leaves
    2

Directions

  1. 1

    Fill a large pot with 4 quarts water. Add chicken; bring to a boil. Cook until chicken meat easily falls off the bone, about 45 minutes. Remove chicken to a platter and cover with plastic wrap. Cover the pot with a lid. Refrigerate chicken and broth until chicken is cool enough to handle, about 40 minutes.

  2. 2

    Remove meat from chicken bones; set aside. Skim excess fat off the top of cooled broth.

  3. 3

    Add remaining 2 quarts water, chicken meat, carrots, celery, onion, cabbage, bouillon, dill, butter, parsley, thyme, garlic, white pepper, and bay leaves to broth in the pot. Cook over medium heat until vegetables have softened, about 30 minutes.

Chicken Soup with Cabbage

Chicken Soup with Cabbage

155 min10 servings55 cal

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About this Recipe

On a chilly winter night, nothing quite warms the soul like a hearty bowl of chicken soup. This Chicken Soup with Cabbage isn't just any ordinary recipe; it's a comforting, low-carb stew packed with flavor that’s sure to cure and soothe.

What makes this recipe truly special is its focus on nourishing ingredients. By starting with a whole chicken, you're building a rich, deeply flavorful base that can't be replicated with pre-made broth. Coupled with an abundance of fresh vegetables and a thoughtful blend of herbs, you get a robust soup that feels homemade in the best way possible.

Expect a beautifully aromatic soup with tender, savory chicken and a delightful medley of soft, sweet carrots, crisp celery, mild onion, and hearty cabbage. The minced garlic, fragrant dill weed, parsley, thyme, and bay leaves infuse every spoonful with an herbaceous depth that’s both familiar and incredibly satisfying. The ground white pepper adds a subtle warmth, while a touch of butter enriches the texture. This generous recipe yields ten servings, ensuring you have plenty of comforting goodness to go around or enjoy throughout the week. You'll find it incredibly satisfying, proving that low-carb doesn't mean low flavor.

While the core ingredients create a perfect balance, you can always adjust the seasonings to your personal preference. Feel free to increase or decrease the dried dill weed, parsley, ground thyme, or minced garlic for a bolder or milder flavor profile. The butter can also be adjusted or omitted if you prefer.

This robust chicken cabbage soup is a complete meal in itself, ideal for a cozy dinner. It's the perfect antidote to a cold day, offering warmth and wholesome goodness without needing any side dishes.

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