Simple Hearty Cabbage Soup (Print version)
Warm and satisfying cabbage soup loaded with vegetables in a savory broth. Easy, budget-friendly, and perfect for meal prep.
# Ingredients:
For the soup
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 medium onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 medium carrots, sliced
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1 small head green cabbage, chopped (about 8 cups)
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2 medium potatoes, diced
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6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
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1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
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1 bay leaf
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1 teaspoon dried oregano or thyme
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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Salt and black pepper
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Fresh parsley, for garnish
# Instructions:
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Warm the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and carrots and cook for about five minutes until the onion is soft and the carrots brighten.
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Stir in the chopped cabbage and diced potatoes. Let them mingle with the aromatics for two minutes so they pick up some flavor before the liquid goes in.
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Add the broth, diced tomatoes, bay leaf, oregano, and paprika. Bring the pot to a boil, then drop the heat to a gentle simmer.
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Cover loosely and cook for twenty to thirty minutes until the potatoes and carrots pierce easily with a fork. The cabbage should be soft but not falling apart.
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Discard the bay leaf. Taste the broth and add salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and top with fresh parsley.
# Good to know:
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Flavors improve after a day in the fridge.
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For a heartier soup, add cooked white beans or shredded chicken.