Hearty Cabbage Vegetable Soup
A warm, cozy, and healthy soup packed with fresh vegetables and comforting flavor! Perfect for a light lunch or easy dinner. 🍲✨
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 cups cabbage, chopped 🥬
- 2 carrots, diced 🥕
- 2 celery stalks, chopped 🌿
- 1 small onion, diced 🧅
- 2 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
- 1 potato, diced 🥔
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth 🍗
- 1 tablespoon olive oil 🫒
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 🌱
- Salt & black pepper to taste 🧂
- Fresh parsley for garnish 🌿
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
🔥 Step 1: Sauté the Vegetables
➡️ Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
➡️ Add onion, carrots, and celery.
➡️ Cook for 4–5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
🧄 Step 2: Add Garlic
➡️ Stir in minced garlic.
➡️ Cook for 30 seconds until aromatic.
🥔 Step 3: Add Remaining Ingredients
➡️ Add cabbage and diced potato to the pot.
➡️ Pour in the broth.
➡️ Sprinkle Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
🍲 Step 4: Simmer the Soup
➡️ Bring everything to a gentle boil.
➡️ Reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
🌿 Step 5: Finish & Serve
➡️ Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
➡️ Garnish with fresh parsley.
➡️ Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers. 🥖✨
💡 Tips
✅ Add shredded chicken for extra protein.
✅ A squeeze of lemon makes the soup extra fresh. 🍋
✅ Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
❓Q & A
❓Can I freeze this soup?
✅ Yes! Let it cool completely, then freeze for up to 2 months.
❓Can I make it spicy?
✅ Absolutely! Add chili flakes or hot sauce for a spicy kick. 🌶️
🌟 Nutritional Benefits
🥬 Cabbage is rich in vitamins C & K.
🥕 Carrots support healthy vision.
🌿 Celery and herbs add antioxidants and freshness.
🍲 Light, comforting, and naturally nutritious!