Description
This hearty and comforting Homemade Vegetable Cabbage Soup is packed with fresh vegetables and simmered in a flavorful broth. It’s a go-to for quick dinners, healthy meal prep, or light lunches. Whether you’re looking for a low-calorie soup, easy recipe for busy nights, or wholesome food ideas, this veggie-filled soup fits right in. Perfect for anyone looking for healthy snack options, light dinner ideas, or simple soup recipes to warm up any season.
Ingredients
4 cups chopped green cabbage
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup trimmed green beans, halved
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
6 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until fragrant and softened.
2. Stir in diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, and optional spices like Italian seasoning. Let cook for 2-3 minutes.
3. Add the chopped cabbage and cubed potatoes. Stir well to coat in the seasoning mixture.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth, ensuring all vegetables are submerged. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 25-30 minutes until vegetables are tender.
6. Add green beans in the last 10 minutes of cooking. Adjust seasoning if needed.
7. Stir in fresh parsley just before serving and enjoy warm.
Notes
Cut vegetables into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking.
Let the soup rest for 10 minutes before serving to deepen the flavor.
Add more broth if you’d like a thinner consistency or if reheating leftovers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: easy recipe, healthy soup, vegetable cabbage soup, dinner ideas, light meals, quick soup, low calorie meal