Description
A comforting and hearty Low Calorie Cabbage Soup, perfect for chilly evenings and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head green cabbage, chopped
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Optional: chickpeas or lentils for added protein
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil and sauté diced onions and minced garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add cabbage and let cook down for about 5-7 minutes until it begins to soften.
- Incorporate diced carrots and canned tomatoes, stirring to combine.
- Pour in the broth, add herbs and spices, and stir well.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, cover the pot, and let cook for 20-30 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with parsley or a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.
Notes
Soups often taste better the next day, and this one freezes well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cabbage soup, low calorie soup, healthy soup, vegan soup, comfort food