Flavor-Packed Cabbage Soup for a Cozy Weeknight Dinner
This hearty cabbage soup is perfect for chilly evenings, bursting with flavors from fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Cutting Board
- Knife
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 0.5 medium Cabbage Chopped into bite-sized pieces.
- 2 medium Carrots Peeled and diced.
- 1 large Celery Chopped.
- 1 medium Onion Chopped finely.
- 4 cloves Garlic Minced.
Broth
- 4 cups Vegetable Broth Low-sodium recommended.
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes 14.5 ounces.
Green Beans
- 1 cup Green Beans Fresh or frozen, trimmed and cut.
Herbs and Spices
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh.
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing.
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: chop cabbage, carrots, celery, and onion; mince garlic.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Add diced carrots and celery, stir, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add chopped cabbage and stir to combine.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add canned tomatoes with juices. Stir to combine.
- Season with thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and cover.
- Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add green beans and simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes until tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
This soup is versatile; feel free to add other vegetables or proteins as desired.