Cabbage Soup

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This comforting cabbage soup recipe is an easy favorite!

Chopped cabbage and seasonings are simmered in a beefy tomato broth until tender.

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A Favorite Take on Cabbage Soup

  • This cabbage soup recipe can be served as a side or main dish.
  • Light & flavorful this soup can be beefed up with proteins like ground beef, ham, or chicken. Stir in cooked rice, orzo, quinoa, or a can of rinsed kidney beans.
  • Double up the recipe and enjoy it all week since the flavors will continue to blend!

Enjoy with thick slices of Irish Soda bread to sop up all that tasty broth!

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Ingredients for Cabbage Soup

Cabbage – Chop cabbage into 1-inch pieces or use a bag of shredded coleslaw to make it even faster!

Other Vegetables – Canned diced tomatoes flavor the broth, while shredded carrot adds a bit of sweetness to balance the acidity from the tomatoes. You can add other veggies like sliced celery, cauliflower rice, or green beans.

Broth – Beef broth or stock flavors is my first choice for this cabbage soup recipe. It can be replaced with either chicken or vegetable broth. Feel free to change up the spices and add thyme or oregano while it’s simmering.

Variations

Bulk up cabbage soup with chunks of potatoes or sweet potatoes, white onions, or shredded Brussels sprouts. You can also add cooked Italian sausage, ground turkey or simmer a ham bone in the soup for extra flavor.

How to Make Cabbage Soup

This classic comforting soup recipe is easy, nutritious, and a family favorite!

  1. In a large pot, sauté onion in oil until tender.
  2. Add cabbage and remaining ingredients (per recipe below) and simmer until the cabbage is softened.
  3. Discard bay leaf, season, and serve.

Tips for Storing Leftovers

Keep leftover cabbage soup in a covered container in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.

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Cabbage Soup

This wholesome and economical soup is easy to make and tastes delicious.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • ½ medium onion diced
  • 6 cups cabbage
  • 14 ounces diced tomatoes with juice, canned
  • 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
  • In a large pot, cook onion in olive oil until tender, 3-4 minutes.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

Feel free to add additional spices like red pepper flakes, basil, or a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

Cooked meat such as ham, sausage, or chicken can be added. If adding pasta, cook it on the side and add it to each bowl for serving.

Calories: 50 | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 432mg | Potassium: 603mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1461IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Dinner, Entree, Lunch, Soup

Cuisine American

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