Description
A hearty and healthy cabbage soup packed with vegetables, white beans, and a flavorful blend of herbs. Perfect for a comforting meal that’s easy to prepare and nourishing.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 celery rib, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, grated
- 2 Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 1 small green cabbage, about 1 pound (9 cups chopped)
Liquids and Seasonings
- ¾ teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 (15.5-ounce) can cooked white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped carrots, diced onion, diced celery, sea salt, and several grinds of freshly ground black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes until the vegetables soften.
- Add vinegar and liquids: Stir in the white wine vinegar, then add the fire-roasted diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, drained white beans, grated garlic, diced potatoes, chopped cabbage, and dried thyme.
- Simmer the soup: Cover the pot and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the potatoes and cabbage are tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Season and garnish: Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- White beans add protein and creaminess; cannellini or great northern beans are good substitutes.
- Use fire-roasted tomatoes for extra smoky flavor; regular diced tomatoes work as well.
- Simmer covered to retain moisture and meld flavors.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and freeze nicely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
