Quick Cabbage Soup

Quick Cabbage Soup

8 servings
This healthy & budget-friendly soup is so easy to make and freezes well for quick lunch or dinners!

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • ½ onion

    diced

  • 6 cups cabbage
  • 14 ounces diced tomatoes

    with juice

  • 6 cups beef broth

    or chicken broth

  • 1 carrot

    shredded

  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon parsley

    fresh

  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 bay leaf

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook onion in olive oil until tender, 3-4 minutes.

  2. 2

    While onion is cooking, dice cabbage into ½" pieces. Add cabbage to the pot and cook over medium heat until it starts to soften, about 8 minutes.

  3. 3

    While cabbage is cooking prepare other ingredients. Add all ingredients to the pot, bring to a boil and simmer uncovered 15 minutes or until cabbage is tender.

  4. 4

    Discard bay leaf, season with salt & pepper to taste and serve.

Quick Cabbage Soup

Quick Cabbage Soup

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About this Recipe

Craving a deeply satisfying, healthy meal that won't break the bank? This Quick Cabbage Soup is your answer, offering comforting warmth and vibrant flavor in every single spoonful. It's the ideal choice for those busy days when you need something wholesome and easy.

You'll adore how effortlessly this hearty, budget-friendly soup comes together, proving that wholesome eating can be both incredibly delicious and wonderfully simple. Designed for convenience, it combines staple pantry ingredients into a nourishing dish, making it perfect for a quick dinner or efficient meal prep for the week ahead.

Get ready for a remarkably satisfying soup experience, brimming with fork-tender cabbage and naturally sweet, shredded carrots, all simmered patiently in a rich, savory broth. The vibrant diced tomatoes introduce a pleasant tang and body, perfectly balanced by the aromatic blend of Italian seasoning and bright, fresh parsley. A subtle hint of onion and the depth from tomato paste round out the flavors. Each spoonful delivers a comforting, rustic flavor profile that feels both nourishing and deeply flavorful, making it an ideal choice for a wholesome and fulfilling meal.

This quick cabbage soup is wonderfully versatile and adaptable to what you have on hand. While robust beef broth forms a delicious base, you can easily swap it for chicken broth for a slightly lighter flavor profile. Don't have fresh parsley? A bit of dried parsley, added with the Italian seasoning, will still contribute herbaceous notes. For those looking to add more vegetables, consider stirring in some finely chopped bell peppers or a handful of fresh spinach during the final minutes of cooking for an extra boost of nutrition.

This healthy cabbage soup is wonderful for a cozy weeknight dinner, a satisfying lunch, or a light starter. Serve it simply with a hearty slice of your favorite crusty bread for dipping, or complement it with a fresh, crisp side salad to complete a truly nourishing meal.

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